Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, North Rockies, Pine Pass, Sugarbowl, Tumbler.
Small slabs may form in localized areas that receive more than 10 cm of new snow.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A naturally triggered size 2 wet loose avalanche was reported on a southeast aspect on Monday.
NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of snow sits over a crust in most areas, except shady aspects in the high alpine where soft or wind affected dry snow may be found.
A persistent weak layer from early March, 40 to 80 cm deep, most likely exists as surface hoar on sheltered north and east aspects in the alpine. Its distribution is variable, and there have been no substantial reports of recent avalanches, but it should still be considered when evaluating slopes.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Friday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Small slabs may form in localized areas that receive more than 10 cm of new snow.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5