Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Corner Brook, Gros Morne, Long Range Mountains, Northern Peninsula.
Enjoy the winter conditions!
Remember LOW danger isn't NO danger, so practice good travel habits and evaluate slopes on an individual basis.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Steady snowfall and northeast wind could form wind slabs over the next few days.
Snowpack Summary
Northeast wind will redistribute soft snow on the surface this weekend. Snow depths in Long Range Mountains average about 75 cm in wind-sheltered areas, with much more variability in wind-exposed areas. The snowpack structure is strong and bonded.
Cornices have been forming along northeast-facing ridges.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy with 1 to 5 cm of snow, 20 km/h northeast wind, alpine temperature -10 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with periods of snow, 1 to 2 cm, 30 km/h northeast wind, alpine temperature -8 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow, 30 to 50 km/h northeast wind increasing to 60 km/h gusts in the evening, alpine temperature -4 °C.
Monday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow, 70 to 90 km/h northeast wind, alpine temperature -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.