Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 27th, 2019 3:40PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

ldreier, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

The forecast calls for a cloudy day. If the sun comes out it will increase the potential for triggering loose wet avalanches.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Clear, moderate to strong southeast winds, alpine temperature of -4 C, freezing level at 1400 mTHURSDAY: Cloudy, light to moderate east wind, alpine temperature of -5 C, freezing level at 1600 mFRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light northeast wind, alpine temperature of -2 C, freezing level at 2000 mSATURDAY: Few clouds, light Southerly winds, alpine temperature of -1 C, freezing level at 2100 m

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported recently.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 35 cm of new snow fell Monday night into Tuesday at upper elevations. Moderate to strong southwest wind has created wind slabs in high elevation terrain which might still be triggered by skiers. This recent new snow is sitting on either moist snow or a melt freeze crust. Below 1300 m approximately, precipitation Monday night fell as a mix of snow and rain or just rain, so expect the snow surface to be moist or wet.

Problems

Loose Wet

If the sun comes out, it will weaken the surface snow and increase the likelihood of thin loose wet avalanches running in steep terrain, especially on those slopes facing the sun.

Cornices become weak with daytime heating, travel early on exposed slopes.Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Minimize exposure when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet.

Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Mar 28th, 2019 2:00PM