Avalanche forecast

Northwest Inland

Mar 7, 2019Avalanche Canada
View on map
Archived · expired 8 years ago

Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Open full map

Highlights

Watch for windslabs above sugary faceted snow and steep slopes warming up from strong sunshine.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2
    Strong wind from a variety of directions formed widespread pockets of wind slabs on all aspects.

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:  Clear, dry, and light easterly winds with temperatures around -10 C or colder.THURSDAY: Sunny, dry, light northwest wind, alpine high temperatures near -8 C.FRIDAY: Sunny, dry, light northerly wind, alpine high temperatures near -8 C.SATURDAY:  Sunny, dry, light westerly wind, alpine high temperatures near -6 C.

Avalanche Summary

A size 1.5 windslab was triggered on a lee slope in the north of the region on Tuesday. It released on the weaker facets below the wind affected snow. A few thin (size 1) wind slabs were observed on Saturday, as well as numerous loose dry avalanches.

Snowpack Summary

Open areas at upper elevations are likely wind affected, while pockets of soft snow can be found in sheltered and shaded areas.Sun crust are likely found on south-facing slopes. In some sheltered areas, 20-50 cm of recent snow may sit on facets (sugary snow) or surface hoar (feathery crystals), but no recent activity has been reported on these layers.In the south of the region, the lower snowpack is generally strong.

Regions covered