Some forecasts are calling for a pulse of snow early next week in the Icefields area (fingers crossed).
Lawinenprobleme
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
1–2
Strong winds are redistributing snow into slabs on sheltered aspects and cross loaded features in the alpine.
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Unlikely - Possible
Größe
2–3
Natural and human triggering is unlikely but it is still a good practice to avoid steep, open, rocky slopes with a shallow snowpack.
Weather Forecast
Some flurries and moderate to strong south westerly winds as the temperatures return to more seasonal values. Some forecasts are predicting a pulse of snow early next week.
Snowpack Summary
A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Some wind slabs are developing in sheltered alpine locations.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed or reported today. Limited observations.