Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

Natural, skier, and remotely triggered avalanches up to size 3.5 have been reported throughout the region daily over the past week. Many of these avalanches failed on layers below the recent storm snow, the mid-February weak layer, and the early-February facet/crust layer.

While natural activity has begun to taper off, human triggering is expected to remain a serious concern.

Up to 70 cm of recent snow has accumulated over the last week. The new snow has formed touchy slabs, especially in wind-exposed terrain and may sit over a variety of weak interfaces.

A weak layer of facets, surface hoar, and/or a crust from mid-February may be found down 40 to 80 cm.

A widespread crust formed in early February is buried by roughly 60 to 120 cm and extends up to 2400 m. Weak facets have been found above this crust. This layer continues to produce concerning avalanches across the province.

The lower snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.

Sunday night

Mostly cloudy with around 5 cm of snow,. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Up to 5 cm of snow overnight then a mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Keep in mind that human triggering potential persists as natural avalanching tapers off.
• Fresh snow rests on a problematic persistent slab, don't let good riding lure you into complacency.
• Remote triggering is a concern, watch out for adjacent and overhead slopes.
• Use conservative route selection. Choose simple, low-angle, well-supported terrain with no overhead hazard.