Tuesday's storm dumped 20 cm of snow around the Marmot area and less in other areas. Bigger avalanches can be expected on slopes in the Northern portion of the forecast area.
Problemas de aludes
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Likely
Tamaño
1–2
Windslabs can be found on lee aspects and cross loaded features at treeline and above.
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 for this deep persistent weak layer.
Weather Forecast
Seasonal temperatures and good overnight recovery through the week with partly sunny skies and little precipitation. A system coming in on the weekend may bring 20 cm. A nice Easter present!!!
Snowpack Summary
Up 20 cm storm snow fell around Marmot on Tuesday, less in other areas of the Park. Mod to Strong winds SW winds at Alpine and Treeline have created thick windslabs on a temperature crust that can be found on all aspects up to 2500m. A weak basal facet layer is present in most areas at treeline and above. Large cornices exist at ridge line.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanche patrol today. No new avalanches reported in the forecast area.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Saturday