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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 7th, 2019–Mar 8th, 2019

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Sea To Sky.

Small wind slabs may exist at higher elevations. Also use caution on southerly aspects if the sun is strong.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, light west wind, alpine temperature -13 C.FRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light north wind, alpine temperature -12 C.SATURDAY: Mostly clear skies, light northeast wind, alpine temperature -10 C, freezing level 1000 m.SUNDAY: Clear skies, light northwest wind, alpine temperature -9 C, freezing level 1200 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed on Wednesday.

Snowpack Summary

Around 5 to 10 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces, including wind-affected snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, soft and faceted snow in shaded and sheltered areas, and a melt-freeze crust on steep southerly slopes.The middle and lower snowpack is well-settled.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Small pockets of wind slab may be found in lee terrain features near ridges. Should the sun prevail, it may weaken the snow surface on southerly aspects.

Use added caution on southerly slopes during periods of strong sun.Use caution in wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5