Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

• We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

In the past week, numerous natural and rider-triggered wind slabs up to size 2 have been reported with windy and stormy conditions.

Wind slab reactivity has persisted longer than usual due to poor bond to the crust below.

Around 25 cm of recent snowfall overlies wind-affected surfaces and wind slabs, found primarily on north through to east aspects.

The 10 to 15 cm thick crust that formed as a result of the recent atmospheric river event is found down 40 to 60 cm. This crust extends up to at least 1500 m in the north and 2000 m in the south. Moist snow is found beneath this crust.

The early February crust is found at depths of 100 to 160 cm. This layer is not currently a concern.

The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled and bonded.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Monday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Recent strong wind means wind slabs may be found farther downslope than expected.
• Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
• Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.
• Don't let storm day fever lure you into consequential terrain.