Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 31st, 2019 3:42PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

mbender, Avalanche Canada

Kootenay Boundary.

The weather pattern looks to change midweek. In the meantime enjoy a few more days of warm and sunny spring conditions.

Summary

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / light east wind / alpine temperature 0 C / freezing level 2000 mTUESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / light northeast wind / alpine temperature 1 C / freezing level 2000 mWEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries / moderate southwest wind / alpine temperature -1 C / freezing level 1800 m

Avalanche Summary

There have been no new reports of recent avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

At upper elevations on north aspects, recent new snow from early last week is bonding well with the melt-freeze crust or moist snow below. At lower elevations, expect to see a supportive crust on or near the surface if there is a good overnight freeze. This crust sits above a largely moist or wet snowpack.

Problems

Loose Wet

If the sun comes out for an extended period of time in the afternoon, there may be an increased the likelihood of thin loose wet avalanches running in steep terrain.

Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.Cornices become weak with daytime heating, travel early on exposed slopes.

Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 1st, 2019 2:00PM