Kootenay Boundary
Pericolo valanghe
In sintesi
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Evaluate steep lines for pockets of wind slab, even small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
A few isolated, small (size 1) wind slabs were triggered by riders on Monday. Otherwise, no new avalanches were observed.
Snowpack Summary
Widespread crusty surfaces exist on all but high north-facing alpine terrain, where snow is dry and likely wind affected. There are no deeper concerns at this time.
Weather Summary
Tuesday night
Clear. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level rising to 2300 m.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.
Friday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow at upper elevations. 10 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.