Sea To Sky

Carefully assess steep terrain for wind slab before committing.

Seek out sheltered terrain for the best and safest riding.

Moderate

• We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of solar radiation will affect the snowpack.

Over the past couple days several, small  wind slab and dry loose avalanches have been observed in the region. These avalanches were triggered naturally and by skiers in steep terrain.

Check out this MIN report for some more details.

15 to 30 cm of new snow with moderate to strong southerly wind has formed deep deposits on north and east facing slopes. On sheltered features at treeline this new snow may overlie surface hoar.

The early February crust/facet layer is down 20 to 60 cm.

A widespread crust and facet layer from late January is buried 40 to 100 cm deep.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 0 to 2 cm of snow possible. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.