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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 21st, 2020–Mar 22nd, 2020
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Glacier.

If the sun stays out this afternoon the hazard will increase significantly

Weather Forecast

Sun, warm temperatures and rising freezing levels again today. High of -7 and freezing level rising to 1300m. Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with light flurries possible. A low pressure system is due to move over the province tomorrow night bringing mod - strong SW wind and up to 15cm new snow by Monday morning.

Snowpack Summary

The snow surface has been affected by intense sun and the freezing level rising to at least 2100m yesterday. At treeline and above exposed terrain was heavily affected by the wind last weekend and varies from impenetrable to skis to punchy in places, especially where facetted by overnight cold temperatures.

Avalanche Summary

Numerous sz 1 - 1.5 loose wet avalanches observed yesterday and a few sz 2s. A glide slab release also occurred naturally overnight last night on the S side of Cheops, sz 1.5.

Please report backcountry avalanche observations using the Avalanche Canada Mountain Information Network.

Confidence

Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain on Saturday

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Moist snow has the potential to release due to the heat of the sun, entraining slopes below

  • Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
  • Use extra caution on slopes if the surface snow is moist.

Aspects: South, South West, West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 2