Wind transport, Rogers Pass

Parks Canada Visitor Safety, Wednesday 8th February, 2023 3:30PM

<p>Strong, gusty westerly winds Wednesday morning rapidly transported the new storm snow into lee features. Suspect there is a reactive storm slab, especially Treeline and Alpine elevations.</p>

Terrain Ridden

Dense trees, Mellow slopes, Open trees.

Terrain Avoided

Alpine slopes, Convex slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

Slab avalanches today or yesterday.

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Cloudy, Sunny.

Location: 51.33097000 -117.50025000