Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 5th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
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Use extra caution in exposed terrain where wind affect is significant
The best riding will be found in sheltered terrain
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new slab avalanches have been reported in the region since Sunday.
Snowpack Summary
Moderate to strong northeast outflow wind has heavily impacted the snow surface in exposed terrain. In sheltered terrain 20 to 40 cm of snow overlies a layer of facets and a crust from late January. Surface hoar may also be found at this interface.
A layer of facets and crust from early December is buried approximately 60 to 120 cm deep.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temperatures at valley bottom.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h westerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Saturday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h westerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temperatures at valley bottom.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Northeast winds have heavily impacted the snow surface. Wind slabs can be found in exposed terrain.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
his problem remains a concern for rider triggering in shallow rocky areas in the alpine.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 6th, 2025 4:00PM
