Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Southwest winds have formed wind slabs on north through east-facing slopes at upper elevations.
Avalanche forecast
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Feb 13 – 14, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Assess steep lines at upper elevations for wind slab.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Recent reports have been limited.
If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 20 cm of recent storm snow has been redistributed into wind slabs in the alpine. A new crust will likely be found at treeline on all aspects.
The mid pack contains several other crusts.
elow treeline, most areas are below the threshold for forming avalanches.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Clear with no new snow expected, west alpine wind 10 to 15 km/h, temperature inversion with an above freezing layer at 1500 m.
Tuesday
Clear skies with no new snow expected, north alpine wind 5 to 15 km/h, treeline temperature -1°C.
Wednesday
Clear skies with no new snow expected, east alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5°C.
Thursday
Increasing cloud with trace amounts of new snow expected, east alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -4°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.