Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 4th, 2019 3:24PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Watch for small wind slabs and sluffs in steep terrain, and as always, practice good travel habits to reduce your risk.

Summary

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

MONDAY NIGHT: Clear, 20-30 km/h east wind, alpine temperature drop to -12 C.TUESDAY: Sunny, 30-40 km/h southeast wind, alpine high temperature near -10 C.WEDNESDAY: Sunny with cloudy periods, 30-40 km/h east wind, alpine high temperatures near -10 C.THURSDAY: Cloudy, light northwest wind, alpine high temperatures near -7 C.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Sunday. A few thin (size 1) wind slabs were observed on Saturday, as well as numerous loose dry avalanches.

Snowpack Summary

Recent wind has formed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Due to variable wind directions, wind slabs may be found on all aspects. Sun crust are likely found on south-facing slopes. In some sheltered areas, 20-50 cm of recent snow sits on facets (sugary snow) and surface hoar (feathery crystals), but no recent activity has been reported on these layers. In the south of the region, the lower snowpack is generally strong.

Valid until: Mar 5th, 2019 2:00PM