Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Brazeau, Cirrus-Wilson, Icefields.
The snowpack is generally shallow and weak. Avalanches are possible and may be problematic for ice climbers moving through snow-covered, high-consequence terrain.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported.
Snowpack Summary
Wind has scoured exposed areas at tree line and above. Wind-loaded locations have between 25-45cm of snow sitting over a faceted base. In general, the snowpack is shallow.
Surface hoar up to 5mm has grown in recent cold temperatures.
Weather Summary
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
A ridge of high pressure continues to maintain dry conditions.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
Avalanche Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Isolated slab exists, more pronounced at ridge top with wind effect, over a weak faceted snowpack. A shallow snowpack, cold temps, and lack of new inputs will continue to rot the existing base and overall strength of the snowpack.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 2