A weak storm will pass by Thursday night into Friday, with variable snowfall amounts forecasted across the region. Apply additional caution if you find substantial snow accumulation and slab properties.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Weather Forecast
THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 5 to 15 cm, freezing level 1300 m.FRIDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, moderate southwest winds, alpine temperature -6 C, freezing level 1300 m.SATURDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 20 to 30 cm, moderate to strong southwest winds, alpine temperature -4 C, freezing level 1300 m.SUNDAY: A mix of sun and clouds, light west winds, alpine temperature -7 C, freezing level 1000 m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed on Thursday. Expect avalanche activity to increase over the weekend as new snow accumulates and forms storm and wind slabs.
Snowpack Summary
New snow will fall onto a sun crust on south aspects, a temperature crust below 1700 m on all aspects, and feathery surface hoar in sheltered and shaded areas at all elevation bands. The new snow may not bond well to these surfaces.Below this, the snowpack is generally well-settled.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
