Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Northeast winds have heavily impacted the snow surface. Wind slabs can be found in exposed terrain.
Avalanche forecast
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Feb 8 – 9, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Use extra caution in exposed terrain where wind affect is significant
The best riding will be found in sheltered terrain
Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
A weak layer from early December is down 70 to 110 cm. This problem remains a concern for rider triggering in shallow rocky areas in the alpine.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new 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 faceted snow overlies a layer of facets and a crust from late January.
A layer of facets and crust from early December is buried approximately 70 to 110 cm deep.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Clear skies. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C, potential for inversion with colder temperatures at valley bottom.
Saturday
Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Sunday
Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Monday
Sunny. 10 to 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.
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.