Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 10th, 2019 3:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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South Rockies.

Low danger isn't the same as no danger; use normal caution and standard safety practices.

Summary

Confidence

High - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Wednesday

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY NIGHT: No precipitation. Light west winds.MONDAY: Dry and sunny. Daytime treeline temperatures from -10 C and rising to -2 C. Moderate to strong westerly winds.TUESDAY: Cloudy and light snow developing. Daytime treeline temperatures starting around -10 and warming to just below 0 C. Light westerly winds.WEDNESDAY: 10 to 15 cm of new snow overnight Tuesday. Mix of sun and cloud. Temperatures a few degrees cooler with a light north or easterly wind.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Wind slabs remain in the Alpine and exposed treeline areas but are stubborn to trigger.Cold temperatures have transformed most of the snowpack into weaker faceted snow with few if any distinct layers, with the exception of alpine terrain where hard wind slabs and wind pressed snow are found near the surface.In deep snowpack areas, you may find a slab sitting above a layer of facets and surface hoar that was buried in mid-January and is now 30-60 cm deep. The layer is most prominent in the Elk Valley between 1600 m and 1900 m, but no recent avalanche activity has been reported on this layer.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slab pockets are most likely found immediately behind ridge crests and in more aggressive terrain and lines.

Approach steep lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.Watch for signs of instability such as whumpfing, or cracking.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Mar 11th, 2019 2:00PM