Avalanche Forecast
Regions:
Some new snow continues to accumulate above the melt-freeze crust and small isolated wind slabs are possible in leeward areas.
Despite a LOW danger rating, beware of accumulations of wind transported snow covering the melt-freeze crust, especially on steep slopes.
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Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed or reported.
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Snowpack Summary
A few centimeters of new snow will be added on top of the widespread melt-freeze crust that is present on the surface or barely covered by a few centimeters of snow. In downwind areas, small isolated wind slabs up to 10-30 cm are found above the crust resulting from the freeze-thaw cycles of the past week. The middle and base of the snowpack remain well consolidated.
In general, the height of the snowpack varies from 80 to 180 cm.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: A low pressure system from the Great Lakes will bring some snow over the weekend.
Friday evening and night: Snow, 3-5 cm, southerly winds 30 to 50 km/h, minimum -3 C, freezing level at valley bottom.
Saturday: Periods of light snow, no accumulation, southerly winds 15 to 30 km/h, maximum +2 C, freezing level at 750 m.
Sunday: Flurries, 3-5 cm, westerly winds 40 to 60 km/h, maximum -1 C, freezing level at valley bottom.
Monday: A mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation, northwesterly winds 40 to 60 km/h, maximum -7 C, freezing level at valley bottom.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Small isolated wind slabs are possible Saturday on northern slopes with new snow and southerly winds. For Sunday, wind slabs will also develop on eastern slopes, with additional snowfalls and winds becoming westerly.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2