Due to a lack of information sources at this time of year, this forecast is based primarily on weather data. If you have been traveling in the backcountry recently, send us your observations. Email us at forecaster@avalanche.ca
Summary
Confidence
Poor - Due to limited field observations for the entire period
Weather Forecast
Thursday: A lull between weather systems will bring mostly overcast skies with some sunny breaks. Some light precipitation is possible. Freezing level 1000m and light to moderate west winds.Friday: Another frontal system may affect the southeast late in the day bringing light precipitation. Freezing level 1000m and strong southwest winds.Saturday: Freezing levels drop with the passage of a cold front. Light precipitation possible.
Avalanche Summary
Loose moist snow in motion released a wet slab on a North aspect of Mt. Hosmer. Loose wet or moist snow is expected to continue to release naturally from steep terrain or rocky areas at lower elevations.
Snowpack Summary
Overnight freezing has consolidated previously loose wet snow at treeline and above. Recent moderate winds may have developed windslabs at upper elevations. Surface crusts are expected to break down during the day and then re-freeze overnight. Moist or wet snow below treeline is not expected to have much of a recovery and may continue to be isothermal and weak.