Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 21st, 2024–Mar 22nd, 2024

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

North Rockies, Sugarbowl, East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Tumbler.

Spring conditions are here in the Rockies!

Watch for the sun warming steep, sunny slopes in the afternoon.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported. With a thick surface crust forming from below-freezing temperatures, we expect avalanches to become unlikely to trigger.

A widespread natural avalanche cycle, with persistent slab avalanches up to size 2.5, continued until Saturday.

Snowpack Summary

About 5 cm of new snow overlies a strong melt-freeze crust. This crust is expected to decrease the likelihood of triggering avalanches.

A widespread crust, formed in early February, is buried about 50 to 110 cm deep. This crust has a weak layer of facets above it in many areas.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures drop to -15 °C.

Friday

Few clouds. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -10 °C.

Saturday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -10 °C.

Sunday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.