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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 14th, 2012–Feb 15th, 2012

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Glacier.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

Loose avalanches are likely to be triggered by solar radiation as the day warms up on S and W aspects. On N and E slopes skier triggering of fast sluffs is the main concern which could gain mass so use caution while skiing above terrain traps.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Cornices

Todays sunshine is the right trigger to release cornices where they are present. Remember, that even though you may be on a shaded slope, the cornice above you wont be so heads up!

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Wind Slabs

Yesterdays winds were strong enough for soft slab formation. Lee slopes near ridge crests in the alpine and treeline will be of most concern.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2