Avalanche forecast

North Rockies

Feb 21 – 22, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Low danger does not mean no avalanches.

Continue to use good travel habits; only expose one person at a time and avoid unnecessary overhead hazards.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    This problem is still possible where a wind slab sits over weak, sugary faceted crystals on top of a crust.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m in the east of the region.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. 25 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m in the east of the region.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 45 to 55 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
  • Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.

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