The storm snow is starting to settle but bonding with the rain crust it its sitting on is uncertain. Stick to low angle terrain until this can be tested.
Lawinenprobleme
Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible - Likely
Größe
1–4
Thick storm slabs can be found on all aspects at treeline and above.
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
1–4
This layer remains a concern in isolated areas above treeline and may be triggered by large loads.
Weather Forecast
Light flurries with light winds and seasonal temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday. Warm temperatures expected on Thursday extending into the weekend.
Snowpack Summary
Huge variation in the snowpack across the forecast region!! The Icefields Area received around 1 meter of snow since Friday while areas to the north received much less. Sensitive storm slab sitting of Jan 29 rain crust on all aspects at treeline and above. Trace to 5 cm new snow sitting on rain crust below treeline in most areas.
Avalanche Summary
Minor sluffing of loose dry snow out of steep terrain. No new observations.