Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
You may find small pockets of reactive wind slab in leeward terrain features in the alpine.
Avalanche forecast
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Feb 26 – 27, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
If you get into the alpine, be sure to evaluate your line for pockets of wind slab before committing. And then let us know what you find on the Mountain Information Network!
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Surfaces become crusty as freezing levels drop. At upper elevations, a dusting of dry snow may sit on top.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally uniform, with no significant layers of concern.
Below treeline, most areas are below threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Sunday night
Partly cloudy with a trace of snow. 50 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud with scattered flurries bringing a trace. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 40 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 300 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 30 to 50 cm of new snow. 70 to 90 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.