Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Brazeau, Cirrus-Wilson, Icefields.
Recently formed wind slabs in alpine features remain our main concern.
Early Season Conditions persist, so travel with caution.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No field patrol occurred on Sunday. Whumphing was reported in the Hilda ridge area on Saturday. Tuesday
No field patrol occurred on Sunday. Whumphing was reported in the Hilda ridge area on Saturday.
WednesdayNo field patrol occurred on Sunday. Whumphing was reported in the Hilda ridge area on Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is still generally very shallow with only 25-40cm at treeline. The alpine is heavily wind effected, with scoured windward slopes and ridges, and deposits up to a meter deep suspected in leeward features.Tuesday
The snowpack is still generally very shallow with only 25-40cm at treeline. The alpine is heavily wind effected, with scoured windward slopes and ridges, and deposits up to a meter deep suspected in leeward features.
WednesdayThe snowpack is still generally very shallow with only 25-40cm at treeline. The alpine is heavily wind effected, with scoured windward slopes and ridges, and deposits up to a meter deep suspected in leeward features.
Weather Summary
Monday will bring sun and cloud, no new snow, and -8 °C. Tuesday will be isolated flurries, -7 °C, and Southwest winds 25-40 km/h. Wednesday will be similar to Tuesday.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Snow and wind loading with gusting winds created a wind slab hazard. The team has limited snowpack observations yet tests show the base is weak and the new snow interface is uncertain. Remain vigilant for reactive and changing conditions.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2