Kootenay Boundary
Danger d’avalanche
Points saillants
Expect challenging travel conditions; cool temperatures will limit the crust softening.
Assess slopes for slip 'n slide risk before committing.
Confidence
High
- Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern; little change is expected for several days.
Avalanche Summary
Small wet loose avalanche activity continued on Saturday in steep south facing terrain. Avalanche activity is unlikely when there is a thick crust on the surface.
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust exists. It thins and becomes less supportive as you gain elevation.
A spotty surface hoar layer from early January is buried 50 to 100 cm. This layer has not produced recent avalanche activity. The remaining snowpack is generally well-bonded, with multiple crust layers present.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Monday
Sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 900 m.
Tuesday
Sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- This is a good time for exploring terrain.