Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 21st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
As temperatures rise throughout the day, the risk of wet loose avalanches will increase.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported since last week.
Snowpack Summary
Approximately 10 to 30 cm of new snow sits atop a variety of surfaces. These old surfaces include sun crusts on south-facing slopes, old wind slabs in exposed terrain, and up to 20 cm of soft, faceted snow on sheltered north-facing terrain.
The mid and lower pack contains deteriorating old crusts and storm layers that are now for the most part dense, homogenous, and moist.
Below treeline, most areas are below the threshold for forming avalanches.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Friday
Partly cloudy with no new snow. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
Problems
Loose Wet
Continued warm temperatures are causing further destabilization of the recent snow.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 22nd, 2024 4:00PM
