Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
New snow and southwest wind has created thin wind slabs in exposed lee terrain.
Avalanche forecast
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Feb 6 – 7, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Keep an eye out for wind loaded pockets in alpine terrain as bit more snow accumulates overnight Monday and through Tuesday.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
There is no new significant avalanche activity to report.
Snowpack Summary
5 - 10 cm of new snow has accumulated over a crust at most elevations.
The middle of the snowpack is generally well bonded.
Near the bottom of the snowpack, there are a series of crusts and facets that are more prominent in shallow areas.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, accumulation 3-5 cm. Alpine wind southwest 15 to 35 km/h. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with 2 to 4 cm of snow. Alpine wind southwest 15 to 30 km/h. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy with sunny breaks. Alpine wind northwest 5 to 15 km/h. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. Wind southwest 10 to 20 km/h. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.