Avalanche Forecast
Kootenay Boundary
Spring-like weather means be aware of changing conditions during the day and from one aspect to another. Moist or wet snow may exist on steep, sunny slopes in the afternoon while pockets of windslab may linger near ridgecrest.
- Danger Ratings
- Problems
- Details
Avalanche Summary
There have been no reports of avalanche activity since the weekend when small loose dry avalanches were observed from skier traffic in steep terrain on Saturday. Prior to that, small wind slabs were released by a skier and explosives in alpine lee features on Friday. And on thursday, small loose wet avalanches were observed on steep south-facing slopes.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surfaces varies widely depending on aspect and elevation. On south aspects a surface crust has formed but may become moist in the afternoon on steep, sun-exposed slopes. On more northerly aspects, widespread feathery, surface hoar crystals up to 30 mm in length have been observed below treeline as well as in sheltered areas at treeline. In the alpine the surface consists of sugary, faceted snow crystals and hard, wind scoured snow. Below the surface the upper snowpack is well settled and overlies a series of late-November crusts which is now buried 20-50 cm and is 15-25 cm thick. Recent snowpack tests have produced hard, resistant compression test results within the layers of this crust. Below this layer the lower snowpack is strong and well settled.
Weather Forecast
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Ridge wind light from the northwest. Temperature -3. Freezing level 1000 m.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Ridge wind light from the west. Temperature -5. Freezing level 700 m. Alpine inversion.
FRIDAY: Cloudy, flurries. Accumulation 5 cm. Ridge wind moderate from the southwest. Temperature -5. Freezing level 700 m.
Avalanche Forecasts in your Inbox
Avalanche Canada has switched to an RSS feed for its daily forecasts. This is a much more flexible method that allows automatic delivery to your email inbox, or to an RSS reader of your choice.
What are RSS feeds?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a popular standardized file format allowing up-to-date delivery of web-based content. RSS feeds enable you to receive content updates from websites, delivered to your email through an RSS aggregator (such as blogtrottr.com) or viewed through applications called RSS readers (such as feedly.com).
Set up an RSS feed for your email:
Select a RSS aggregator
- Kootenay Boundary URL:
http://www.avalanche.ca/api/forecasts/kootenay-boundary.rss - Copy the url and paste it into the appropriate field of your RSS aggregator.
- Fill in your email address.
- Voila! Watch the Avalanche Canada forecast roll into your inbox.
Forecast Disclaimer
Avalanche Canada's Public Avalanche Bulletin, and other information and services provided by Avalanche Canada, are intended for personal and recreational purposes only.
**THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DISCOMFORT, INJURY, OR DEATH, CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES OR FOR OTHER SIMILAR COSTS, OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE INFORMATION.**
The user acknowledges that it is impossible to accurately predict natural events such as avalanches in every instance, and uses the data in this bulletin with this always foremost in mind. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and the Providers disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use the data.