Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Sea To Sky.
Confidence
Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Saturday
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY NIGHT: Scattered flurries with accumulations of 5 cm, moderate west wind, alpine temperatures drop to -10 C.SATURDAY: Cloudy with scattered flurries and 5-10 cm of snow, light south wind, alpine temperatures around -10 C.SUNDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light southeast wind, alpine high temperatures around -10 C.MONDAY: Mostly sunny, light northeast wind, alpine high temperatures around -12 C.
Avalanche Summary
On Friday, skiers triggered several small (size 1) storm slab avalanches at upper treeline elevations and in lee alpine terrain. A few small loose dry avalanches were observed on south-facing slopes when the sun came out in the afternoon.
Snowpack Summary
Roughly 20 cm of new low density snow sits above sun crusts on south-facing slopes and hard wind affected snow in the alpine. Deeper deposits may be forming in wind-affected alpine terrain. In sheltered areas, 20 to 40 cm of low-density faceted snow is gradually settling onto old hard surfaces including crusts and wind-packed snow. Low-density snow may sluff easily on these hard surfaces. The lower snowpack is strong and settled.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2