Bulletin d’avalanche

Kootenay Boundary

Feb 20, 2018Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Wed
Thu
Alpin
3 · Marqué
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
2 · Modéré
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Points saillants

The snow is heavily wind-affected. Stick to sheltered trees to find the best and safest riding.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible - Likely
    Taille
    1–2.5
    Strong wind from various directions has redistributed 30-50 cm of recent snow into touchy slabs at all elevations.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Unlikely
    Taille
    2.5–4
    Several deeply buried weak layers exist in the snowpack. Although the likelihood of triggering a persistent slab is gradually decreasing, the consequences remain high.

Confidence

Moderate - Wind speed and direction is uncertain

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light north wind, alpine high temperatures around -17 C.WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, light northwest wind, alpine high temperatures around -15 C. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny, light wind, alpine high temperatures around -12 C.

Avalanche Summary

Widespread storm slab activity was reported on all aspects and elevations on Sunday, including natural avalanches up to size 2 and smaller skier-triggered avalanches (size 1). Similar activity was also reported the previous two days. Looking ahead, natural storm slab activity will wind down but human-triggering remains likely.No avalanches have been reported on persistent weak layers for over a week.

Snowpack Summary

Gusty wind from various directions (primarily northeast) has scoured some exposed slopes and formed fresh wind slabs on others. Sheltered terrain has 30-50 cm of low density snow from recent storms. A crust layer can be found beneath the storm snow on sun-exposed slopes and below 1800 m, but these interfaces have not been involved in recent avalanches.Weak layers that formed in January and December are gradually gaining strength. The layers include several surface hoar and facet layers buried 1-2 m below the surface. No avalanches have been reported on these layers for the past week and snowpack tests are showing improved bonding. Despite these signs, avalanche professionals are still treating these layers with respect and being cautious around shallow start zones and big avalanche paths.

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