Avalanche Forecast

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Monday: Increasing cloud. The freezing level bumps up to 2200 m. Winds are moderate gusting strong from the S-SW. Tuesday: Cloudy with flurries – 3-6 cm. The freezing level lowers to 1600 m and winds remain strong from the W-SW. Wednesday: Flurries ending early then a mix of sun and cloud. The freezing level rises to 2000 m and winds are moderate from the west.

A couple size 1-1.5 loose snow slides were reported from neighbouring regions on Saturday. Observations are becoming more limited as we enter into spring. If you're out in the mountains, please consider posting your observations to our webpage using the Mountain Information Network.

Up to 20cm of recent snow overlies a widespread and supportive melt-freeze crust on higher shady slopes, while melt-freeze conditions are more likely on sun-exposed and lower elevation slopes. Moderate and gusty winds have created fresh wind slabs in the alpine and exposed areas at treeline. The mid-March rain crust is down 35 to 70cm and has shown a good bond with snow above. Old persistent weak layers are still intact in the mid and lower snowpack and there may be potential for these layers to wake up with a big cornice fall, sustained warming and/or a significant rain event. Large cornices exist in the alpine and may become weak with daytime warming.