Avalanche Forecast

Numerous wet loose avalanches were reported on Friday with rain and warm temperatures.

Wet loose activity will be possible on Monday as temperatures rise and the potential for periods of strong sun could destabilize the upper snowpack. Watch for changing conditions throughout the day.

Please continue to post your observations and photos to the Mountain Information Network.

15-30 cm of moist new snow overlies an unsupportive crust. The remainder of the snowpack is moisture-saturated and isothermal to the ground. If temperatures cool, a crust may be found on the snow surface.

Treeline snow depths are roughly 150 to 200 cm.

Sunday night

Clear periods. Alpine temperatures drop to a low of 0 °C. Ridge wind east 10-25 km/h. Freezing level drops to 1000 metres.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. Alpine temperatures reach a high of 6 °C. Mostly light ridge wind occasionally gusting to 35 km/h from the southwest. Freezing levels reach a high of 1600 metres.

Flurries, 5-10 cm of accumulation. Alpine temperatures reach a high of 2 °C. Mostly light ridge wind occasionally gusting to 35 km/h from the southwest. Freezing level rises to 1300 metres.

Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated wet flurries or rain. Accumulation around 5 cm. Alpine temperatures reach a high of 6 °C. Ridge wind east 15-35 km/h. Freezing level rises to 1800 metres.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
• Loose avalanches may start small but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
• Keep in mind that wet avalanches can be destructive due to their high density.