Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 27th, 2019 3:57PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

mconlan, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

Warm air and sunny skies should continue to heat up the snowpack on Monday. Expect the most warming on south-facing slopes.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear skies, freezing level 2000 m.MONDAY: Clear skies, light north winds, treeline temperature 4 C, freezing level 2200.TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, light northwest winds, treeline temperature 4 C, freezing level 2200 m.WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, light west winds, treeline temperature 3 C, freezing level 2000 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were noted in the region.

Snowpack Summary

Warm air may continue to moisten the snow surface, particularly on southerly aspects when the sun is shining. Use additional caution if you notice signs of snowpack warming.Below this warming effect, the remainder of the snowpack is well-settled.

Problems

Loose Wet

Warm air and sun should continue to moisten the snow surface. If clear skies prevail, loose wet avalanches may be most prevalent in steep terrain on southerly aspects.

Watch for clues that the snowpack is warming up, like moist snow or sluffing off of cliffs.Use caution in gullies and above cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Avoid travelling near or under cornices, as they will become weak with the warming.

Aspects: South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Jan 28th, 2019 2:00PM