Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Sea To Sky.
Confidence
Good
Weather Forecast
Light snowfall is forecast for Saturday. Moderate west winds are expected with freezing levels at about 1800m. On Sunday and Monday the region should see generally clear skies, light north winds and freezing levels at about 1500m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported from the region.
Snowpack Summary
Variable amounts of snow fell throughout Thursday night and Friday with the greatest accumulations falling in the south of the region. More recent rain and warm temperatures have left snow surfaces moist to about 1950m. Cohesive new wind slabs are likely to exist at higher elevations.In the upper snowpack (down 50-70cm) a significant melt-freeze crust lingers. Some facetting has been observed above and below this crust. At the same interface spotty surface hoar may linger on high, sheltered north facing terrain. My best guess is that this interface has gained significant strength, although I would make further observations before committing to any steep, unsupported features in the alpine.Cornices are huge and will continue to grow with the forecasted precipitation.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Loose Wet
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Cornices
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 6