Warm temperatures below treeline will create isothermal conditions resulting in increasing possibility of loose snow avalanches. These temperatures will also increase the hazard at treeline and above.
Lawinenprobleme
Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
1–4
The 1 meter of storm snow has transitioned into a persistent slab. This slab is sitting on a raincrust/surface hoar weakness.
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
1–3
This layer remains a concern in isolated areas above treeline and may be triggered by large loads.
Weather Forecast
The freezing level will rise to 2000 m Thursday. Light precipitation will continue with sunny breaks through to Saturday. Forecast models are uncertain for the weekend but another large pulse of precipitation is possible on Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
There is a wide variation in the snowpack across the forecast region. In the Icefields Area, there is significant snow available for transport. SW winds will be forming wind slabs below ridge lines and along gulley features. Up to 1 meter of storm slab is sitting over the Jan 29 rain crust on all aspects at treeline and above.
Avalanche Summary
Minor sluffing continues out of steep terrain.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Saturday