Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 19th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Continue to assess for wind slabs in exposed, alpine terrain features.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
A group of skiers remote-triggered a size 2 avalanche on a wind-loaded convex roll in the Wheaton area on Sunday. Check out the associated MIN here.
If you go into the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust likely exists up to roughly 1500 m.
At higher elevations recent snow has been redistributed by winds from various directions. Deeper deposits of wind slabs can be found in exposed terrain.
In some areas, a weak layer of facets or surface hoar may persist, down approximately 50 to 80 cm from the surface.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. 10 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy. 0 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive at higher elevations. Be particularly cautious around corniced ridges, cross-loaded features, and convex rollovers.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 20th, 2024 4:00PM
