Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 9th, 2019 4:23PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Normal cautions should guide you around lingering wind slabs and slopes being hit by strong sunshine.
Summary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear, light northeast wind, alpine temperatures drop to -10 C.SUNDAY: Sunny, light northwest wind, alpine high temperatures near -5 C, freezing level 1100 m.MONDAY: Snow starting in the afternoon with 5-10 cm by the evening, 30-50 km/h west wind, alpine high temperatures near -5 C, freezing level 700 m.TUESDAY: Snow continues in the morning and eases off in the afternoon, total accumulation of 10-25 cm over the course of the storm, light northwest wind, alpine high temperatures near -5 C, freezing level 1200 m.
Avalanche Summary
Over the past few days, several small (size 1) storm slab and loose dry avalanches were triggered naturally and by skiers within the recent snow.
Snowpack Summary
Around 10 to 20 cm of recent snow overlies a variety of surfaces, including wind-affected snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, soft and faceted snow in shaded and sheltered areas, and a melt-freeze crust on steep southerly slopes. The middle and lower snowpack is well-settled.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small pockets of wind slab may still be found in lee terrain features near ridges. Best to avoid south aspects during daytime warming, and watch your overhead exposure.
Use added caution on southerly slopes during periods of strong sun.Use caution in wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 10th, 2019 3:00PM
