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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 11th, 2024–Feb 12th, 2024
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Sasquatch, Skagit, Stave.

Snowfall amounts may vary across the region. Be sure to verify the forecast and make appropriate adjustments if it does not align with expectations.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in this region.

If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Roughly 20 cm of new snow has buried a widespread, thick crust at higher elevations. New snow may not rapidly bond to the crust below.

At lower elevations, conditions remain rugged with a shallow snowpack and largely wet snow surfaces.

Weather Summary

Highest precipitation amounts are forecast for the west of the region, while lower amounts are forecast as you move eastward.

Sunday Night

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Monday

Clearing through the day with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. 30 to 50 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Give the new snow time to settle and stabilize before pushing into bigger terrain.
  • Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Recent storm snow may not rapidly bond to a widespread crust below.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2