Bulletin d’avalanche

South Coast

Feb 1, 2017Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Wed
Thu
Alpin
1 · Faible
Limite forestière
1 · Faible
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

Watch for wind loaded features above terrain traps like cliffs and gullies.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2
    Watch for wind slabs lingering in exposed alpine features and avoid terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm of heavy snow fell in the region last weekend. Current cold temperatures have formed  a solid surface crust at lower elevations. At higher elevations, small wind slabs may be lingering in the lee of exposed ridges. The mid and lower snowpack are settled and well bonded.

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

The high pressure continues, resulting in a fairly benign pattern until Friday.Wednesday/ Thursday: Mostly sunny with alpine temperatures near -4. Ridgetop winds will be light from the northeast. Friday: A mix of sun and cloud with light precipitation amounts. Alpine high of -1 and ridgetop winds light from the southwest.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche observations have been reported. Reactive wind slabs may linger in exposed alpine features.

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