Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 25th, 2024 4:00PM

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

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Small human-triggered avalanches are possible where new snow has accumulated over a hard crust.

Summary

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the region.

If you are heading into the backcountry please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. We read every report!

Snowpack Summary

10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a thick crust capping a moist upper snowpack.

The mid snowpack contains a couple of crusts with overlying surface hoar or facet crystals which have not produced recent avalanche activity and are not a concern at this time.

The lower snowpack is well-settled and bonded.

Weather Summary

Monday night

Cloudy with around 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with around 5 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with a trace of snow. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
  • A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Recent snow may slide easily on the crust. Watch for pockets of reactive slab in leeward terrain features in the alpine.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Mar 26th, 2024 4:00PM

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