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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 26th, 2024–Mar 27th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Human-triggered avalanches are possible on steep wind-loaded slopes.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.

If you are heading into the backcountry please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. We read every report!

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.

Avalanche 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: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2