Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 7th, 2019 4:29PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

mconlan, Avalanche Canada

Sea To Sky.

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

Summary

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.

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

Valid until: Mar 8th, 2019 2:00PM