Bulletin d’avalanche

Purcells

Feb 18 – 19, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

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

Continue to practice good travel habits.

Don't ride above your buddy.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Unlikely - Possible
    Taille
    1–1.5

    Dry loose avalanches are possible in steep terrain where the snow is powdery and unconsolidated. Use appropriate sluff management techniques.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Over the weekend there were numerous, small dry loose avalanches and a few small rider-triggered slabs failing within the new snow.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly clear skies. 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud with 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
  • Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.

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