Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
Unsettled convective cells will move through the area today, bringing flurries and light to moderate SW ridge-top winds. Freezing levels will rise to 1700m, then drop with the arrival of a brief, but intense cold front tonight. Rogers Pass may see 15-20cm overnight, with moderate SW winds and freezing levels hovering around 1300m.
Snowpack Summary
A weak freeze overnight, with many locations below tree-line not even reaching the freezing mark. Expect sloppy conditions low down. Last week's storm snow is well settled from warm temps and sits over crusts on solar aspects. The Feb 27 interface is down 70+cm and is more sensitive on steep solar aspects. Cornices are large and drooping up high.
Avalanche Summary
There was little in the way of avalanche activity yesterday, even with the warm temp's and intense sunshine. The exceptions were several natural size 2's that ran on south aspects at low elevations late in the day. This is something to consider today, given that the overnight temp's barely hit the freezing mark and for a very short time.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Loose Wet
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Cornices
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3