Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Dogtooth, East Purcell, Purcells, West Purcell.
Continue to manage overhead hazards and make observations as you travel.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Sunday.
NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region.
Snowpack Summary
Most terrain has experienced significant melt-freeze conditions, though some northerly alpine slopes may still hold a few centimetres of dry snow.
While weak layers at the bottom or middle of the snowpack have been a concern throughout the season, the current lack of avalanche activity and benign weather suggest they are not a concern at this time. They could become problematic again this spring whenever temperatures rise significantly.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly clear. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Avalanche Problems
Cornices
Large cornices hang over many ridges and are more likely to collapse during warm, sunny weather.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5