Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 25th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
bchristie,
Avalanche Canada
Wet loose avalanches are the biggest concern right now. They are most likely on steep slopes that are baking in the sun. They are less likely if you are finding a thick, supportive surface crust. Pay attention to changing conditions through the day.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. No new snow/rain expected. Light west ridgetop wind trending to moderate in the high alpine. Freezing level around valley bottom.
SATURDAY: Scattered clouds. No new snow/rain expected. Light south ridgetop wind, trending to moderate west in the high alpine. Freezing level rising to around 2200 m.
SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. No new snow/rain expected. Light southwest ridgetop wind, with periods of strong in the high alpine. Possible pockets of cold air in valley bottoms overnight. Freezing level rising to around 2700 m through the day.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Possible light rain/snow. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind, with periods of strong in the high alpine. Freezing level around 2500 m.
Avalanche Summary
No new and notable avalanches were reported on Friday before 4 pm.
On Thursday, natural, loose wet avalanche activity continued on steep aspects in the sun. A few were as large as size 2.
Remember that a lack of reported avalanches does not necessarily mean that there is a lack of avalanche activity. If you are out in the backcountry, and have photos, conditions updates, or even just good vibes to share, consider making a post on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Possible cold, dry snow and thin windslabs on shady slopes in the alpine. Refrozen crust on all aspects into the low alpine, softening in the afternoon at low elevations, and on steep, sunny slopes. Recent warm temperatures, sun, and rain have made the top 10-40 cm of the snowpack moist.
Below 1700 m, the snowpack has been reported as being moist top to bottom, and becoming isothermal.
Terrain and Travel
- Start on smaller terrain features and gather information before committing to bigger terrain.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Avoid steep slopes when air temperatures are warm, or solar radiation is strong.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
Problems
Loose Wet
Freezing levels are falling overnight, but the surface snow may not solidly refreeze at low elevations. Loose wet avalanches have been common on steep, sunny slopes.
Paying close attention to how thick and supportive the surface crust is throughout the day, and sticking to shady slopes when the sun is packing a punch are good ways to avoid any wet loose avalanche problems.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 26th, 2022 4:00PM
