Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
A mix of sun and cloud today as we enter a brief break from snowfall. South winds gusting to 35kmh, freezing level at 1200m and an alpine high of -2. Flurries return to Rogers Pass tomorrow with up to 10cm of accumulation. Modest snowfall amounts are expected next week as a low pressure system crawls through the region.
Snowpack Summary
100cm of recently fallen storm snow is settling into a slab. Strong south winds have created heavily loaded pockets and isolated wind slabs on north aspects. Persistent weak layers from December are buried deep in the snowpack. An early season crust is decomposing at or near the ground.
Avalanche Summary
A natural avalanche cycle occurred with the arrival of strong south winds. Large avalanches were observed in the highway corridor and we received reports of natural avalanches in Connaught Creek. Grizzly peak and Frequent Flyer both ran to size 3.0 over the skin track into the creek. Audible avalanches here heard from Cheops North.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Loose Dry
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2