Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 7th, 2019 4:33PM

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

mconlan, Avalanche Canada

South Coast Inland.

The recent snow may take a bit of time to bond to the layers below.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with isolated snowfall, trace accumulation, moderate west wind, alpine temperature -12 C.FRIDAY: Cloudy with isolated snowfall, trace accumulation, light northwest wind, alpine temperature -10 C.SATURDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light east wind, alpine temperature -9 C, freezing level 1000 m.SUNDAY: Clear skies, light west wind, alpine temperature -8 C, freezing level 1400 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed on Wednesday.

Snowpack Summary

Around 10 to 15 cm of recent snow sits on 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 southerly slopes.The middle and lower snowpack is generally well-settled.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Around 10 to 15 cm of recent snow fell with wind from variable directions. Slabs may exist in exposed terrain and loose snow may slide easily in sheltered areas.

Assess the bonding of the new snow with underlying layers as you travel.Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.Use caution in wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

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