Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 22nd, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Low danger does not mean no danger. Continue to evaluate conditions and watch for signs of instability.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Going forward we expect small avalanches within the surface snow, as it is not expected to bond well with the crust below.

If you go into the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

In southern areas, light accumulations of heavy/wet snow overlies a widespread crust on the surface at higher elevations. Softer surface snow is found at lower elevations due to above-freezing temperatures and light rain.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong with no concerns at this time.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Cloudy with 2-10 cm of new snow, favouring southern and western areas of the Island. 20-30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level near 1500 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 10 cm of new snow expected in the south. 20-30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level near 1800 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level near 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.

Valid until: Mar 23rd, 2024 4:00PM

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