Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, South Rockies.
Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Several natural and rider triggered wet loose avalanches to size 1.5 were reported on sunny aspects on Monday.
Data is limited in this region. Please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Strong solar radiation has formed a surface crust everywhere except north facing terrain at upper elevations.
20 to 30 cm of snow overlies a crust on all but north facing aspects in the alpine.
A persistent weak layer of facets are sitting on top of a second buried crust down 80 to 120 cm. This layer is unlikely to human trigger in areas where a thick crust below the recent snow is present.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 50 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4° C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, 0 to 5 cm snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0° C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with flurries, 10 to 20 cm snow. 30 to 50 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5° C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2° C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.
Friday
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.