Avalog
Register
Get forecast notifications
Create an account to receive email notifications when forecasts are published.
Register
Login
Archived

Avalanche Forecast

Mar 3rd, 2025–Mar 4th, 2025
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, Kananaskis, North 40, Spray - KLakes.

Human triggered avalanches are still possible. Take the time to dig and look at the snowpack. Continue with conservative route selection.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been observed or reported today. There is definitely evidence of the cycle over the weekend.

Snowpack Summary

Burstall Pass got about 8cm of new snow on Monday. Expect another 5-10cm of new snow by Tuesday morning if the forecast comes true. Our biggest concern right now is the persistent slab near the surface that is resting on the Jan 30 interface made of facets, sun crust or another dense layer. This is the perfect recipe for human triggering of avalanches(dense layer on top of weak junky snow). Travelling at lower elevations involves ski penetration to ground if you leave any established trail.

Weather Summary

Monday evening is expected to bring up to 10cm of snow, possibly more towards the Eastern slopes. Have a look at the weather stations to see if this dream comes true.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Fresh snow rests on a problematic persistent slab, don't let good riding lure you into complacency.
  • Keep in mind that human triggering may persist as natural avalanches taper off.
  • Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.

Avalanche Problems

Persistent Slabs

This sits upon weak faceted crystals, sun crust or a dense layer that are perfect for slab avalanches.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2.5