Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 22nd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
Low hazard is not no hazard.
Small human-triggered avalanches are still possible in steep terrain where the snow surface remains moist.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in the region on Thursday.
If you are heading into the backcountry please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. All of the conditions information and photos are helpful for forecasters.
Snowpack Summary
New snow covers refrozen surfaces at treeline and above. Below the crust, 30 to 50 cm of moist snow overlies a thin sun crust on south aspects and dry snow elsewhere.
With prolonged warm temperatures two weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets overlying a crust have slowly gained strength. While professionals continue to track these layers they have not produced recent avalanche activity and are not a concern at this time.
The lower snowpack is well-settled.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mainly cloudy with 0 to 3 cm of snow above the snow-rain line. 10 to 25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing levels rise 1700 m.
Saturday
Mainly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 25 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Sunday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Monday
Partly cloudy with 1 to 4 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Problems
Loose Wet
Where the upper snowpack remains moist, loose wet avalanches may be possible to human trigger in steep terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 23rd, 2024 4:00PM
