Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 19th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet and Persistent Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
A widespread surface crust makes for generally safe conditions. Scale back your terrain choice as the surface snow deteriorates and weakens with daytime warming and sunny conditions.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported since the widespread avalanche cycle that took place over the weekend.
Snowpack Summary
A melt-freeze crust exists on the surface in most areas. Dry powder snow may still exist on true north-facing slopes in the alpine. Expect the crust to deteriorate, and weaken throughout the day at lower elevations and south-facing slopes.
A layer of weak, faceted crystals over a crust, or surface hoar, remains a lingering concern, buried approximately 40 to 80 cm deep.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 0 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 0 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Friday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Keep in mind that human triggering potential persists as natural avalanching tapers off.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
Problems
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanche likelihood will increase throughout the day with daytime warming and sunny conditions, particularly on steep south-facing terrain.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
Persistent slab avalanches remain possible, especially later in the day as the surface snow deteriorates, and weakens from daytime warming and solar effect.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 20th, 2024 4:00PM
