Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs and Storm Slabs.
LG,
Avalanche Canada
A widespread natural cycle was observed through the storm this week. We expect natural activity will decrease, however, conditions are now primed for human triggering into the weekend. If you do choose to go out, continue to make conservative terrain choices.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Numerous natural large avalanches observed on road patrol today to size 3. Several of these appear to have failed on persistent weak layers, based on the depth of the crowns.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 50cm of new snow has formed windslabs and storm slabs at all elevations. The Feb 3rd crust is down 50-100cm and has a thin layer of weak facets above it. The lower snowpack is a well-settled crust/facet complex to the ground. Average snowpack depths are between 100 - 175 cm.
Weather Summary
Sat
Cloudy with light snow 2-10cm. Light winds and an alpine high of -17°C.
Sun
Cloudy with light snow 5-10cm. Light winds with an alpine high of -10°C.
Mon
Continued warm up with an alpine high of -5°C. Light winds under broken skies. Chance of PM flurries.
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Fresh snow rests on a problematic persistent slab, don't let good riding lure you into complacency.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Problems
Persistent Slabs
Several crusts are now buried in our snowpack. The most concerning is the Feb 03 crust which has a sensitive layer of facets above it in many places.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Storm Slabs
Up to 50cm of new snow has fallen, with higher accumulations in the SW corner of the park. Expect slabs to be thicker in windloaded lees.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 4th, 2024 4:00PM
