Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 26th, 2022 3:00PM
The alpine rating is Loose Wet and Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeWere getting to that time of the year where early starts and continuous assessment of the snowpack is paramount. Seek polar aspects for good skiing and don't forget the skin wax!
Summary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
Forecasts don't agree on overnight temperatures. The colder the night the better the refreeze will be on solar aspects and below tree line travel. SW winds in the moderate range and no snow expected for Sunday.
Avalanche Summary
Evidence of recent (48-72hrs) wet loose avalanche activity to Size 1 in Miners couloirÂ
Snowpack Summary
Forecasters skied in the ha-ling area today. About 10cm of snow sits on top of a variety of refrozen and hard surfaces. The skiing was "ok" quality. No sluffing or slab activity noted through the travels
Terrain and Travel
- Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and wind exposure.
- Cornices become weak with daytime heating or solar exposure.
Problems
Loose Wet
If the overnight temps don't get cold enough, The snow wont take long to break down. Pay close attention to the quality of the freeze overnight as this will play a large role in the timing of this problem.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
Loose wet slides may step down to the March crust triggering a slab on this interface.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 27th, 2022 3:00PM