#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Mar 11, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

10-20 cm of recent snow and strong northeasterly winds have formed fresh wind slabs on lee aspects at treeline and above.Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Mar 10, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Strong easterly winds have formed fresh wind slabs on lee aspects at treeline and above.Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Mar 9, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Watch for changing conditions and signs of slab formation as storm snow accumulates throughout the day. Be especially cautious in wind-loaded lee areas where deeper pockets exist.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Mar 8, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Continually assess for wind slabs as you move through the terrain. Small pockets of wind slab have been reactive to skier traffic and natural triggers.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Tuesday Mar 7, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

The sun packs a punch this time of year, even brief periods of strong solar input could increase the reactivity of wind slabs. Reduce your exposure to avalanche terrain and overhead hazard during sunny periods.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Mar 4, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Keep an eye out for signs of instability like "Whumphing", shooting cracks and avalanche activity. There is some uncertainty in reactivity of buried weak layers as well as there distribution.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Mar 3, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Carefully assess recent snowfall amounts as you move through terrain. Convective flurries can result in localized intense precipitation and increased hazard.Storm slabs could become more reactive is the sun comes out.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Mar 2, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Carefully assess new snowfall amounts as you move through terrain. Convective flurries can result in localized intense precipitation and increased hazard.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Mar 1, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Keep an eye on the wind and new snow amounts. New snow and wind will likely build rider triggerable slabs throughout the day, be prepared to back off steep slopes as the hazard increases.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Tuesday Feb 28, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Low density snow has made for great riding conditions, but the storm snow still shows limited bonding with the old snow surface.Be cautious around wind loaded features, and avoid confined terrain where sluff could sweep you off your feet.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Feb 27, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Storm snow may take days to bond with the old wind affected surface.Watch for increased reactivity in wind loaded terrain, and manage your sluff in steep features.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Sunday Feb 26, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Dial back your terrain choices if you are finding more than 20 cm of new snow. Use extra caution as you transition into wind affected areas where deeper, cohesive storm slabs are reactive to human triggering.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Saturday Feb 25, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Head out with a storm day mindset - new snow will be increasingly reactive to human triggers.Step back into conservative terrain as snow accumulates, it likely won't bond well with the wind affected surface below.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Feb 23, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Sustained strong, easterly winds have created wind slabs in exposed terrain on all aspects and elevations.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Feb 22, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Recently formed strom and wind slabs may still need some time to settle and stabilize. Investigate the bond between recent snow and underlying surfaces before committing to larger terrain.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Monday Feb 20, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Ongoing snow and wind will produce widespread storm slabs and wind slabs. Seek out sheltered, low-angle, low-consequence terrain on Tuesday for best riding conditions.

Alpine: Considerable
Tree line: Considerable
Below tree line: Moderate

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Sunday Feb 19, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Continually assess the snowpack for changing conditions, with significant wind and snow forecast Monday and Tuesday. Seek out sheltered terrain to avoid the problem and for better riding opportunities in softer snow.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below tree line: Low

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Friday Feb 17, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

Avalanche Danger is low but don't let your guard down. If you find yourself in an area where stiff, old wind slabs still exist use extra caution. Your best bet for finding soft snow is in sheltered terrain features most likely on north aspects.

Alpine: Low
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Thursday Feb 16, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

A variety of snow surfaces from old wind slabs to crusts will greet you when you head out. The best way to avoid potential problems and find powder snow is to seek out sheltered terrain features like the ones in these recent MINs here and here.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low

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#AvalancheForecast for #KootenayBoundary issued Wednesday Feb 15, 2023 at 4:00PM PST:

The weather is providing great travel conditions but remain cautious around older wind slabs that could be sitting on weaker snow. Also pay attention to how the sun might be affecting south aspects at lower elevations.

Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Low
Below tree line: Low

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