Kootenay Boundary

Before committing to a slope, consider how far you would slide if you slipped on the crust.

High

• Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern; little change is expected for several days.

No new avalanches were reported on Friday or Saturday.

A few small wet loose avalanches were observed on Thursday.

Avalanche activity is unlikely when there is a thick crust on the surface.

Surface hoar is growing and could be something to watch when we get more snow.

There is a crust on the surface on all aspects at all elevations. At higher elevations expect it to get thinner and less supportive.

A spotty surface hoar layer from early January is currently buried 50 to 100 cm. On south-facing slopes, this layer is a sun crust. This layer is dormant and not likely to produce avalanches.

The remaining snowpack is generally well-bonded, with multiple crust layers present.

Saturday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Sunday
Sunny. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Monday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
• This is a good time for exploring terrain.