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 Wind Slabs.
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New snow is not expected to bond well with the crust below.
While light accumulations are forecast, avalanches may travel further than expected on the crust.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Going forward we expect small avalanches within the surface snow, as it is not expected to bond well with the crust below.
If you go into the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
In southern areas, light accumulations of heavy/wet snow overlies a widespread crust on the surface at higher elevations. Softer surface snow is found at lower elevations due to above-freezing temperatures and light rain.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong with no concerns at this time.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy with 2-10 cm of new snow, favouring southern and western areas of the Island. 20-30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level near 1500 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 10 cm of new snow expected in the south. 20-30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level near 1800 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level near 1200 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.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
With fresh snow and wind small but reactive wind slabs are expected above 1500 m. Expect dry snow above this line with light rain/wet snow below.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 23rd, 2024 4:00PM
