Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 15th, 2019 4:45PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
It may still be possible to trigger wind slabs at higher elevations.
Summary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 1 to 2 cm.SATURDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 1 to 2 cm, light northeast wind, alpine temperature -20 C.SUNDAY: Clear skies, light to moderate northeast wind, alpine temperature -13 C.MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, moderate northwest wind, alpine temperature -8 C.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches were observed in the region.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface has been heavily affected by strong wind. You will likely find a variety of hard slabs, wind-pressed snow, sastrugi, sugary faceted snow, and melt-freeze crust where the wind has scoured down to it. In sheltered areas below treeline, you may still find pockets of soft, faceted snow.In the south of the region, the remainder of the snowpack is well-settled. In the north of the region, 50 to 100 cm of snow may overly two weak layers of feathery surface hoar crystals or faceted grains.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Continuous strong wind has affected the snow surface. Wind slabs may still be reactive in steep terrain features.
Be careful around wind loaded pockets near ridge crests and roll-overs.Watch for patterns of wind loading if you venture into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 16th, 2019 2:00PM
