Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 11th, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Low hazard does not mean no hazard. Use caution in steep, rocky areas with a low snowpack.
The best riding will be found in sheltered terrain at lower elevations.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Over the weekend a few large slab avalanches were reported out of steep, rocky terrain. Since then, conditions have improved and no new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Previous moderate to strong northeast wind has heavily impacted the snow surface in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. At treeline and below a layer of surface hoar has formed on all aspects. 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
Tuesday Night
Clear. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C, potential for inversion with warmer temperatures in the alpine.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C, potential for temperature inversion with a high of -7 °C in the alpine.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
Valid until: Feb 12th, 2025 4:00PM
