Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 26th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Human-triggered avalanches are possible on steep wind-loaded slopes.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
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Snowpack Summary
10 to 20 cm of new snow will accumulate above a thick crust with some deeper wind deposits possible at higher elevations.
The snowpack below the crust is dense and bonded.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 35 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C with freezing level at 1000 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow. 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C with freezing level at 1200 m.
Thursday
Stormy overnight with 10 to 20 cm of snow by midday then clearing in the afternoon. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C with freezing level climbing to 1300 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C with freezing level at 1300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Fresh snow may form unstable wind slabs on northerly terrain features. They may bond poorly to the underlying crust.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 27th, 2024 4:00PM
