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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 27th, 2022–Mar 28th, 2022
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Coast.

Elevated freezing levels and afternoon sun will increase the likelihood of wet avalanche activity at all elevations. 

Take care on terrain features where wet or heavy surface snow is present.

Confidence

Moderate - Uncertainty is due to how the snowpack will react to the forecast weather.

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY NIGHT: Freezing levels remain high, around 2000 m. Mostly cloudy with 10-15 mm of rain. The highest peaks near the north boundary of the region may see precipitation fall as snow. Moderate southwest winds. 

MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Flurries bring another 5 mm, falling mostly as rain with the freezing level remaining above 1800 m. Light and variable winds. 

TUESDAY: Mostly clear with freezing levels rising near 2500 m. Light and southwest winds. 

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with freezing levels around 1000 m. Up to 10 cm of snow is possible overnight and through the day. Moderate westerly winds. 

Avalanche Summary

Several small loose wet avalanches have been naturally triggered in the last 3 days by raised freezing levels, short periods of sunshine and rain. 

If you venture into the mountains, please share any observations on the Mountain Information Network. 

Snowpack Summary

Moist snow or a melt freeze crust likely exists to mountain top. The crust may break down as temperatures rise, and on south facing slopes as the sun pokes out.

The upper snowpack consists of hard wind pressed surfaces and a series crusts. The mid and lower snowpack is considered well-settled.

This MIN report describes recent conditions well.

Terrain and Travel

  • The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

As sunshine and warm temperatures weaken the surface snow, wet avalanches become more likely. Watch for wet and heavy surface snow. 

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5