Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 3rd, 2025 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
Parks Canada,
Avalanche Canada
Cooler temps have formed a new surface crust and have decreased the likelihood of triggering the persistent weak layer in the snowpack. This thick crust is generally supportive to skis and snowboards and provides a decent ride down the slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed on Monday.
Snowpack Summary
A few cm of snow sits on a thick new surface crust at all elevations. Below this, the snowpack remains moist in many places (moist to ground below 1900 m). Depth of snow at treeline averages 130- 200 cm.
Weather Summary
Temperature staying below freezing with some flurries and generally cloudy skies.
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Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
Remains a concern where the surface crust is thin or non-existent.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 6th, 2025 4:00PM
