Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 11th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry.
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Remember that small avalanches can have big consequences in extreme terrain.
Continuously assess conditions as you move through terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Over the past couple days natural and human triggered dry loose avalanches up to size 1 were observed on steep terrain. Natural icefall was also observed entraining mass, producing a size 2 dry loose avalanche and not a slab.
Snowpack Summary
Exposed terrain in the alpine and treeline is generally wind-affected. In sheltered terrain 10 to 40 cm of faceted snow overlies a weak layer from late January. This layer consists of a crust on sun exposed slopes and a layer of surface hoar on all other aspects.
A weak layer of facets from early December is 60 to 120 cm deep.
The base of the snowpack consists of a thick crust with facets or depth hoar in many areas.
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Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear periods. 10 to 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -28 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny with some cloud. 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Problems
Loose Dry
Dry loose avalanches are possible in steep terrain where the upper snowpack feels loose or unconsolidated.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 12th, 2025 4:00PM
