Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
Today will be a mostly sunny day with a chance of intermittent clouds and minimal snowfall. Freezing level will reach 1800m and ridgetop winds will remain light. On Sunday through Monday we may see a more unsettled weather as a warm front associated with an Alberta low pressure system may bring snow from the east.
Snowpack Summary
5-10cm of recent moist snow has now frozen into a breakable crust below treeline. Above treeline this new snow remains dry and unconsolidated burying a previous melt freeze crust that extends up to 2300m on all aspects and to mountain top of solar aspects. Cold dry snow may be found on high northerly aspects.
Avalanche Summary
Cloudy skies and cooler temperatures yesterday limited natural avalanche activity. However one low elevation glide crack released on the west end of the park, resulting in a size 2 wet slab. Previously we've seen numerous loose wet avalanches on solar aspects. As slopes get the full effect of the sun expect natural avalanche activity to pick up.
Confidence
Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5