Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Sea To Sky.
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.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5