Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 18th, 2015 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Lisa Paulson,
Avalanche Canada
Winter returns! Snow moves into the region on Thursday and we may see up to 40 cm by Monday. See the forecast details for more information.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Snow moves into the region tomorrow with gusty strong SW winds. The forecast predict up to 10 cm per day for the next 4 days. Most of the snow will fall with light SW wind and moderate gusts for Friday and Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
Wind slabs up to 30cm's have been observed at TL and Alpine locations. The mid pack and base of the snowpack is well settled and well bonded overall. Surface crusts exist below 1900m
Avalanche Summary
No natural avalanches have been reported recently.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Windslabs are becoming less touchy. Expect to encounter more hard slabs than soft based on recent strong wind and strong winds forecasted for Thursday.
- Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.
- The new snow will require several days to settle and stabilize.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 19th, 2015 4:00PM
