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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 3rd, 2024–Mar 4th, 2024
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: North Shore, Sasquatch, South Coast, Stave, Tetrahedron.

Watch for rapidly changing conditions in the afternoon sun.

Back off sun exposed slopes as they become moist, natural activity is likely.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Saturday.

Last reports are from Friday where explosive control and riders produced avalanches to size 1 within the storm snow.

Reports indicate the storm snow is beginning to settle and bond, however reactivity is expected to remain in specific features.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Cloudy with 5-10 cm of snow in most areas, higher amounts are possible in localised areas. 20-30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Freezing level steady at 500 m.

Monday

Cloudy skies to start, clearing to afternoon sun. West winds, 20-30 km/hr. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level around 500 m.

Tuesday

Mostly clear skies. 30-40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level 500 m. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud 20-30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level 500 m. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Give the new snow time to settle and stabilize before pushing into bigger terrain.
  • Use appropriate sluff management techniques.
  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
  • Brief periods of sun could quickly initiate natural avalanche activity.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Loose snow can be found in wind sheltered areas, and may become a hazard in steep terrain features. Manage your sluff, and always have an exit plan.

Expect loose wet avalanches on sun affected slopes in the afternoon.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Wind Slabs

Expect to find deeper and more reactive deposits around ridgelines, these may remain triggerable by riders for several days.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2