Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 21st, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
Minimize exposure to steep solar slopes when the sun's impact is making the snow moist or wet.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in the region on Monday. Backcountry users will likely see evidence of a small wet loose avalanche cycle from recent rain and solar input below treeline.
If you head out in the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by submitting a report to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
In the upper most alpine you may find 5-10 cm of dry wind-affected snow. A melt-freeze crust covers all aspects to 1600m. Below 1000 m surfaces may remain moist. The middle and lower snowpack are consolidated and strong, containing numerous thick and hard melt-freeze crusts.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Few clouds clear through the night. Light southeast winds at ridge top. Treeline temperature low 0°C. Freezing levels 1600 m.
Wednesday
Mainly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon and isolated flurries, 1-2 mm. Light southwest winds at ridge top. Treeline temperature +2°C. Freezing levels 1600 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with scattered flurries, 5-10 cm accumulation. Strong south winds at ridge top. Treeline temperature -1°C. Freezing levels drop to 1000 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, 2-5 cm accumulation. Light northwest winds at ridge top. Treeline temperature -1°C. Freezing levels drop to 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
- Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
Problems
Loose Wet
The upper snowpack continues to adjust to the recent spring-like weather. Expect small loose wet avalanches to be reactive on steep, solar aspects with sun and warm temperatures.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 22nd, 2023 4:00PM
