Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
Plenty of sun today, with freezing levels rising to 1800m and light east winds. A mix of sun and cloud Fri/Sat with freezing levels rising to 2000m and light winds. Flurries are forecasted for Sunday, bringing 5-10cm of snow and light winds.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 15cm of recent snow has been redistributed by SW winds into thin soft slabs at alpine and tree-line lee features. Freezing levels are dropping to valley bottom at night, creating a supportive crust to travel on. The crust was observed to break down by mid-afternoon on solar aspects steeper than 25 degrees. Dry snow is found on N'ly aspects.
Avalanche Summary
Steep, south-facing slopes shed the recent snow as loose, moist avalanches to sz 2 during the heat of the day. A notable avalanche was a glide crack release on the Mounds path on Sunday, and the glide crack on Teddy Bear Trees is opening up with the continued warmth.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Loose Wet
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5