Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Corner Brook, Gros Morne, Long Range Mountains, Northern Peninsula.
Low hazard doesn't mean no hazard.
Watch for isolated pockets of wind slab and be alert to open creek crossings, holes, and slippery surfaces.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A natural avalanche cycle occurred early last week after the rain event. No recent avalanche activity has been observed.
Watch for other hazards like creek crossings, holes, and slippery surfaces.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of new snow arrives on Sunday. This new snow is falling on bare ground in many areas, or up to 40 cm of soft slab in north and northeast-facing bowls and gullies. Below this is a firm crust.
Significant melt has occurred over the past month and many areas are below the threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Increasing cloud cover. 20 to 50 km/h southwest wind. Alpine temperature -4 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow. 50 to 100 km/h southwest wind. Alpine temperature -2 °C.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud with light flurries. 40 to 60 km/h west wind. Alpine temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 50 km/h west wind. Alpine temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.
- Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Isolated pockets of wind slab may exist in north and northeast-facing gullies and bowls.
Aspects: North, North East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5