Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 20th, 2020 8:00AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry.
mike smallwood,
Parks Canada
The Winter Permit System is still in effect.
Rogers Pass Discovery Center is closed.
Daily Winter Permits are not being issued.
Annual Winter Permits are still valid.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Sun, warm temperatures and rising freezing levels today. High of -5 and freezing level rising to 1700m. Tomorrow slightly more cloud is forecast, keeping the temperatures cooler and the freezing level around 900m before flurries begin on Sunday.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface has been affected by intense sun and the freezing level rising to at least 1900m yesterday. At treeline and above exposed terrain was heavily affected by the wind last weekend and varies from impenetrable to skis to punchy in places, especially where facetted by overnight cold temperatures.
Avalanche Summary
No new natural avalanche activity was observed along the highway corridor in the last 48hrs.
Please report backcountry avalanche observations using the Avalanche Canada Mountain Information Network.
Confidence
Problems
Loose Dry
Moist snow has the potential to release due to the heat of the sun, entraining slopes below
- Use extra caution on slopes if the surface snow is moist.
- Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Aspects: South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 21st, 2020 8:00AM
