Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, Flathead, Lizard, Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies.
Shaded slopes sheltered from the wind likely offer the best riding conditions.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche reports on Tuesday.
With new snow and strong wind forecast, expect the avalanche danger to rise Friday.
Snowpack Summary
Surface hoar exists in shaded wind-sheltered areas and a hard melt-freeze crust is found on the snow surface on sunny slopes. At high elevations, widespread wind effect is found in wind-exposed terrain. Soft faceted snow prevails in shady terrain sheltered from the wind.
The mid and lower snowpack is strong.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy. 15 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with isolated flurries up to 5 cm. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Friday
New snow 10 to 20 cm. 15 to 55 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing levels 1100 m.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud. Isolated flurries up to 5 cm. 15 gusting to 90 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing levels 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.