Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 12th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
bchristie,
Avalanche Canada
Danger ratings have dropped but continue to assess conditions as you travel.
Expect to find small wind slabs near ridgelines.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network). You can share riding conditions, avalanche or snowpack observations, or even just a photo or two.
Snowpack Summary
Surface conditions include sun crusts on south facing slopes, wind-affected snow in exposed areas at higher elevations, and small amounts of settling snow in sheltered terrain.
A widespread crust is buried 40-90 cm deep, in some areas a weak layer of facets can be found above. However recent tests suggest this layer is gaining strength and avalanche activity is currently unlikely. No recent avalanche activity has been reported on this layer in this region.
The snowpack below this crust is strong and well bonded.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow possible. Light to moderate northwest ridgetop wind. Freezing levels around 1000 m, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Moderate northwest ridgetop wind shifting to light west in the afternoon. Freezing levels around 1500 m, treeline temperature -2 °C.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Light southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing levels spike to 2500 m, treeline temperature 2 °C.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Light to moderate northwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 3000 m, treeline temperature 5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Avoid freshly wind loaded terrain features.
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Pockets of reactive wind slab may be found near ridgelines. Winds have likely switched directions, so look for slabs on all aspects. Watch for visible wind transport, slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 13th, 2024 4:00PM
