Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 17th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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For the best and safest riding conditions seek out soft snow unaffected by recent winds.
Continue to practice safe travel habits.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
On Monday a small size 1 avalanche was accidentally triggered by a skier near Big White. See the MIN report here.
On Sunday, a few small loose dry sluffs triggered by skiers were reported in parts of the region.
If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN post.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 20 cm of low-density snow fell in the last few days, covering a thin crust on sun-exposed slopes and surface hoar in wind-sheltered areas. In wind-exposed terrain at upper elevations expect to find variable wind-affected surfaces and small new wind slabs in leeward terrain. In wind-sheltered areas, you are likely to find the best and safest riding conditions where the snow remains soft and low-density. Otherwise, the upper snowpack is largely faceted, with a crust and in some cases surface hoar from late January buried 30 to 40 cm. The rest of the snowpack has no current layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly clear. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Tuesday
Sun and cloud. 5 to 15 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with 1 to 4 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for newly formed wind slabs on various aspects if you transition into wind-affected terrain. In steep areas where the snow has no slab properties use appropriate sluff management techniques.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 18th, 2025 4:00PM
