Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 5th, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Barb Sharp,
Excellent skiing can be found at tree line and below. Be cautious of newly formed wind slabs in the alpine and exposed tree line features.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Light to moderate NW winds overnight. Cloudy with a few flurries (4cm) and light ridge top winds on on Saturday. Partly cloudy, light north winds and dropping temperatures ( low of -27C) on Sunday.
Snowpack Summary
Recent HST (40-60cm) is forming wind slabs in the alpine and exposed tree line. This new snow overlies previous surface facetting, surface hoar and wind affected snow depending on the location. A well settled mid-pack, except in areas with a shallow snowpack, can be found throughout the forecast region. Variable HS (90-200cm) throughout the area.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed today, but no road patrol to the south area of the park.
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Confidence
Due to the number of field observations
Problems
Wind Slabs
Light to moderate NW winds overnight may result in reverse loading. Watch for newly formed wind slabs on all aspects in the alpine and in open, exposed tree line features.
- Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 6th, 2021 4:00PM
