Avalanche Forecast

High - Forecast models agree, for now.

Seek low angle terrain and areas shelter from the wind. Ensure a wide berth when travelling either above or below cornices.

On Tuesday explosive testing produced small results size one loose on a north east aspect at tree line . This feature was wind loaded and unsupported but did not perform as expected. No new natural avalanches observed.

Variety of surface conditions as a result of strong predominantly north wind, exposed ridge top areas scoured to the valentines day crust and in protected areas the crust can be found down an average of 40 cm.The crust and new snow are bonding moderately well, The crust is thick and very strong, below this the mid and lower snow pack is settled and dense.

Cool temperatures, clear skies and moderate north west wind.

A mass of arctic air dominates the region with the occasional disturbance descending from the north bringing to the forecast area some light precipitation. Freezing levels and temperatures are expected to remain low. North winds will continue to be light to moderate. Wednesday: 0 to 5 cm new snowfall temps -12 to -4, winds moderate north west, freezing level 0 m rising to 800 m mid day. Thursday: no new snowfall temps -12 rising to +1, winds moderate west, freezing level 0 m rising to 200 m mid day. Friday: no new snowfall temps -5 to 0 winds light to moderate north west , freezing level 250 m rising to 1000 m mid day.