Dogtooth
Lawinengefahr
Kernpunkte
It's a good time to explore.
Continue to use safe travel habits, like spreading out so that only one person is on or under a slope at a time.
Confidence
High
- We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
Avalanche Summary
On Monday, south of Glacier National Park, a small (size 1) human triggered wind slab avalanche was reported on an east facing slope in the alpine. Also, some small to large (max size 2) natural wet loose avalanches, as well as snowballing were reported across the region with sun and warm temperatures.
After cool 24 hour period the likelihood of triggering avalanches should have decreased, but remain cautious around thin, rocky features and cornices.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of recent snow covers a crust that exists to mountain tops on south-facing terrain and up to around 2400 m on north-facing terrain. On shaded alpine slopes, 10 to 15 cm of soft snow may survive.
A thick crust from mid-March is 20 to 60 cm deep, which extends up to about 2300 m. Near Invermere, weak sugary facets may be found above this crust.
About 150 cm deep, the late-January facets and/or surface hoar may still be found, but is unlikely to be triggered due to the overlying crusts.
In shallow snowpack areas, depth hoar (large facets) can be found near the bottom of the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind decreasing to 20 km/h by the morning. Treeline temperature -8 °C. Freezing level falling to near valley bottom.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline high -3 °C. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.