Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 20th, 2018 4:24PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jsmith,
Avalanche Canada
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY: Cloudy with flurries; accumulation 5-10 cm. Strong southwest wind. Alpine temperature +2. Freezing level 1800 m.SUNDAY: Sunny. Light west wind. Alpine temperature +4. Freezing level 2000 m.MONDAY: Sunny. Light east wind. Alpine temperature +5. Freezing level 2100 m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region. Avalanche reports have been limited due to very few information sources this time of year. If you have been out, please post your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Cornices are large and looming. Forecast snow and wind on Saturday may form small wind slabs at treeline and above. Below the surface there are numerous crusts in the upper 100 cm of the snowpack. The mid-pack is generally well settled and strong.A layer of sugary facets around a crust can be found near the bottom of the snowpack which has been dormant for some time. Large triggers, such as a falling cornice, or a major warm-up to the snowpack could trigger this layer.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 21st, 2018 2:00PM
