If the sun pokes out it can pack a punch this time of year and change snow conditions rapidly. Take advantage of early starts and be ready to turn around,
Problemas de aludes
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Unlikely - Possible
Tamaño
1–2
Fresh wind slabs are likely on lee aspects and cross loaded features in high alpine locations.
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Unlikely - Possible
Tamaño
2–3
Large cornices or surface avalanches are the likely trigger.
Weather Forecast
Seasonal temperatures will linger for the next few days as clouds keep the sun at bay. Flurries are expected but not much accumulation. Light winds from the south and southwest are expected.
Snowpack Summary
Warming and cooling cycle is creating a temperature crust on all aspects up to 2500m. Below this crust, a variety of layers exist with the weak basal facet layer being present in most areas at treeline and above. Any remaining snow on solar aspects below tree line has gone isothermal.
Avalanche Summary
The loose wet avalanche cycle that occurred on Friday has abated because of cooler temps and cloud cover. The size 3 slab on Mt. Saskatchewan that failed on the basal facet layer highlights the issue of this lingering deep persistent weakness.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday