Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 12th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

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Recent snowfall continues to stabilize and bond with the underlying surfaces.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in this region.

If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Approximately 10 to 20 cm of recent snow has buried large surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered terrain features at treeline and above.

A widespread crust is now buried by approximately 20 to 40 cm of snow at higher elevations.

Conditions below treeline remain rugged with a shallow snowpack and a mix of hard refrozen surfaces or moist snow.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Thursday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
  • Be aware of the potential for larger than expected storm slabs due to the presence of buried surface hoar.

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing Storm Slabs

Recent snow has accumulated atop weak surface hoar crystals in wind-sheltered areas and a widespread crust.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 13th, 2024 4:00PM

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