Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 3rd, 2019 3:12PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

shorton, Avalanche Canada

Northwest Inland.

Watch for small wind slabs and sluffs in steep terrain, and as always, practice good travel habits to reduce your risk.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear, 30-40 km/h east wind, alpine temperatures drop to -15 C.MONDAY: Sunny, 30-40 km/h east wind, alpine high temperatures near -10 C.TUESDAY: Sunny, 20-40 km/h southeast wind, alpine high temperatures near -10 C.WEDNESDAY: Sunny with cloudy periods, 30-50 km/h east wind, alpine high temperatures near -8 C.

Avalanche Summary

A few thin (size 1) wind slabs were observed on Saturday, as well as numerous loose dry avalanches.

Snowpack Summary

Recent wind has formed wind slabs in the alpine and at treeline. Due to variable wind directions, wind slabs may be found on all aspects. The snow surface is likely a crust on south facing slopes. Soft snow can still be found in sheltered terrain, and in most areas, 20-50 cm of snow sits on old wind slabs and a crust on south facing slopes. In some sheltered areas, recent snow sits on facets (sugary snow) and surface hoar (feathery crystals), but no recent activity has been reported on these layers. In the south of the region, the lower snowpack is considered generally strong. In the north of the region, there may be a layer of surface hoar and facets buried approximately 50 cm.

Valid until: Mar 4th, 2019 2:00PM