Storm slabs are expected to remain a problem above treeline Friday. A rising freezing level combined with the strong kiss of the spring sun is expected to initiate a round of loose wet activity too. Stay alert to changing conditions!
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Sunday
Weather Forecast
The steady progression of ridges and troughs continues. Friday ushers in a brief drying day before another upper trough begins to spread high cloud to the Sea to Sky Saturday giving way to convective flurries on Sunday. FRIDAY: Freezing level around 1500 m, no significant precipitation expected, light northwest wind. SATURDAY: Freezing level around 1500 m, no significant precipitation expected, light southwest wind. SUNDAY: Freezing level around 1200 m, 5 to 15 cm of snow possible, light southwest wind. For more detailed mountain weather information visit avalanche.ca/weather
Avalanche Summary
Reported avalanche activity on Wednesday was limited to very thin & small storm slabs. I suspect that there were some natural storm slab failures on Thursday.
Snowpack Summary
12 to 20 cm of storm snow fell Wednesday night and Thursday accompanied by moderate south/southwest wind which has likely formed storm slabs at and above treeline. Below the new snow the snowpack is strong and well-settled throughout with no notable persistent weaknesses. Cornices are huge and fragile.