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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Feb 19, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Choose terrain that is sheltered from the wind to find the softest snow, and the lowest avalanche danger.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Feb 19, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Choose terrain that is sheltered from the wind to find the softest snow, and the lowest avalanche danger.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Feb 16, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Utilize small-scale features to assess how the new snow is bonding, before progressing to larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Feb 16, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Utilize small-scale features to assess how the new snow is bonding, before progressing to larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Feb 15, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Utilize small-scale features to assess how the new snow is bonding, before progressing to larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Feb 15, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Utilize small-scale features to assess how the new snow is bonding, before progressing to larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Feb 14, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Utilize small-scale features to assess how the new snow is bonding, before progressing to larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Feb 14, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Utilize small-scale features to assess how the new snow is bonding, before progressing to larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Tuesday Feb 13, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Start with small features and test to see how the new snow is bonding in your area before moving into larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Tuesday Feb 13, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Start with small features and test to see how the new snow is bonding in your area before moving into larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Feb 12, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
There is uncertainty about how a layer of surface hoar under the new snow will behave. Start with small features and test to see how the new snow is bonding before moving into larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Feb 12, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
There is uncertainty about how a layer of surface hoar under the new snow will behave. Start with small features and test to see how the new snow is bonding before moving into larger terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
New snow is falling on surface hoar. This could make avalanches easy to trigger. Start with small features and test to see how the new snow is bonding before moving into larger terrain.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
New snow is falling on surface hoar. This could make avalanches easy to trigger. Start with small features and test to see how the new snow is bonding before moving into larger terrain.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Snow is available for transport, and with increasing westerly winds, human-triggered wind slabs are possible. Actively look for instabilities like shooting cracks and whumpfing.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Feb 10, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Snow is available for transport, and with increasing westerly winds, human-triggered wind slabs are possible. Actively look for instabilities like shooting cracks and whumpfing.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Feb 9, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Snow is available for transport, and with increasing westerly winds, human-triggered wind slabs are possible. Actively look for instabilities like shooting cracks and whumpfing.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Feb 9, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Snow is available for transport, and with increasing westerly winds, human-triggered wind slabs are possible. Actively look for instabilities like shooting cracks and whumpfing.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Feb 8, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Consistent periods of new snow and variable winds have built wind slabs over the most recent crust. Use caution as you transition into open terrain at alpine and treeline.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Feb 8, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Consistent periods of new snow and variable winds have built wind slabs over the most recent crust. Use caution as you transition into open terrain at alpine and treeline.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Feb 7, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
New snow continues to incrementally build over a crust. Keep an eye out for signs of instability, as you transition into open terrain in the alpine where wind slabs may linger.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Feb 7, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
New snow continues to incrementally build over a crust. Keep an eye out for signs of instability, as you transition into open terrain in the alpine where wind slabs may linger.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Tuesday Feb 6, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
New snow continues to incrementally build over a crust. Keep an eye out for signs of instability, as you transition into open terrain in the alpine and treeline where wind slabs may linger.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Tuesday Feb 6, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
New snow continues to incrementally build over a crust. Keep an eye out for signs of instability, as you transition into open terrain in the alpine and treeline where wind slabs may linger.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Feb 5, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
A bit of new snow and wind Monday night will build fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Feb 5, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
A bit of new snow and wind Monday night will build fresh wind slabs in higher elevation terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Sunday Feb 4, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Recent new snow coupled with east and southeast wind, is causing wind slab development in alpine and treeline terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Sunday Feb 4, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Recent new snow coupled with east and southeast wind, is causing wind slab development in alpine and treeline terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Feb 3, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
New snow may not bond well to the crust below, watch for reactivity on steep slopes and near ridgelines. Highest storm totals are expected in the Southern Purcells
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Feb 3, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
New snow may not bond well to the crust below, watch for reactivity on steep slopes and near ridgelines. Highest storm totals are expected in the Southern Purcells
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Feb 2, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
The good news...❄️ winter is back! ❄️ The bad news... storm snow may not bond well with the crust.Dial back your terrain choices as storm snow accumulates this weekend.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Feb 2, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
The good news...❄️ winter is back! ❄️ The bad news... storm snow may not bond well with the crust.Dial back your terrain choices as storm snow accumulates this weekend.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Feb 1, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Danger is gradually decreasing with cooling temperatures, but there is enough uncertainty in the snowpack to warrant a conservative approach to avalanche terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Feb 1, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Danger is gradually decreasing with cooling temperatures, but there is enough uncertainty in the snowpack to warrant a conservative approach to avalanche terrain.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Jan 31, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
We should see a gradual decrease in avalanche danger as cooling temperatures help to freeze and stabilize the snowpack.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Jan 31, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
We should see a gradual decrease in avalanche danger as cooling temperatures help to freeze and stabilize the snowpack.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Tuesday Jan 30, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Until cold temperatures lock in this hot mess of a snowpack, dangerous avalanche conditions with persist.It's a good idea to avoid avalanche terrain and spend time at the ski resort.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Considerable#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Tuesday Jan 30, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Until cold temperatures lock in this hot mess of a snowpack, dangerous avalanche conditions with persist.It's a good idea to avoid avalanche terrain and spend time at the ski resort.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Considerable#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Jan 29, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
A rain-soaked snowpack will continue to create dangerous avalanche conditions and poor riding quality.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Considerable#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Jan 29, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
A rain-soaked snowpack will continue to create dangerous avalanche conditions and poor riding quality.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Considerable#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Jan 29, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
A rain-soaked snowpack will continue to create dangerous avalanche conditions and poor riding quality.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Considerable#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Sunday Jan 28, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Avoid all avalanche terrain.If the sun comes out in the afternoon expect another natural avalanche cycle.
Alpine: High
Tree line: High
Below tree line: High#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Sunday Jan 28, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Avoid all avalanche terrain.If the sun comes out in the afternoon expect another natural avalanche cycle.
Alpine: High
Tree line: High
Below tree line: High#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Jan 27, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
There is high variability with the amount of precipitation and whether it'll fall as rain or snow.Rain on snow will rapidly raise the danger.
Alpine: High
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Considerable#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Jan 27, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
There is high variability with the amount of precipitation and whether it'll fall as rain or snow.Rain on snow will rapidly raise the danger.
Alpine: High
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Considerable#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Jan 26, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Persistent problems are best managed with patience and conservative terrain choices.Choose terrain without terrain traps, free from overhead hazards.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Jan 26, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Persistent problems are best managed with patience and conservative terrain choices.Choose terrain without terrain traps, free from overhead hazards.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Jan 25, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Persistent problems are best managed with patience and conservative terrain choices. Choose terrain without terrain traps, free from overhead hazards.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Jan 25, 2024 at 4:00PM PST:
Persistent problems are best managed with patience and conservative terrain choices. Choose terrain without terrain traps, free from overhead hazards.
Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche
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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Dec 15, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:
Be careful with large terrain features above treeline where persistent slab avalanches are possible. Read our Forecasters' Blog for more details on the persistent slab problem.
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low#Skiing #Snowboarding #Splitboarding #SkiTouring #Backcountry #Avalanche