We're working from very few observations. While dirt has reappeared at lower elevations, it is very much winter in the alpine where cornices and wind slabs may remain problematic this weekend. Please let us know what you're seeing on the MIN!
Summary
Confidence
Low - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
We are transitioning into a period of pronounced high pressure. The forecast period is marked by cooler temps, the potential for sunny periods and no significant precipitation, even in the extended forecast.FRIDAY NIGHT: Freezing level around 600 m, light southerly wind, a trace of snow possible. SATURDAY: Scattered cloud cover, freezing level around 800 m, light easterly wind, no significant precipitation expected.SUNDAY: Scattered cloud cover, freezing level around 600 m, light easterly wind, no significant precipitation expected.MONDAY: A few clouds, freezing level around 500 m, light east wind, no significant precipitation expected.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported. Please submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network
here.
Snowpack Summary
Monday and Tuesday's storm produced significant precipitation that mostly fell as rain. Winds were extreme out of the south/southwest. Cornices and wind slabs are likely widespread now.
A MIN from Friday suggests that it's skiable from 1600 m on up. Between 1600 and 2000 m there is 5 to 10 cm of low density snow over a 5 cm breakable crust. Above 2000m is reportedly skiing well. Alpine depths are approaching 175 cm. Near the ground there is a crust/facet interface, little is known about the reactivity of this layer. It is thought that there is insufficient snow for avalanches below 1500 m.
ghelgeson,
Avalanche Canada
