Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 29th, 2018 4:16PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

mbender, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

The weather forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud yet relatively cool temperatures. Minimize your exposure to sun exposed slopes when the sun is out for extended periods.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light to moderate west wind / Alpine temperature 2 / Freezing level 1200m SATURDAY: Cloudy with sunny periods / Light to moderate west wind / Alpine temperature 3 / Freezing level 1300m SUNDAY: A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries / Light to moderate west wind / Alpine temperature -1 / Freezing level 900m

Avalanche Summary

There is no recent notable avalanche activity to report.

Snowpack Summary

Last week's snow is settled and has bonded to the old surface up to treeline elevations. Alpine areas around Squamish likely received about 60-100 cm of storm snow and more wind last week. In these areas the storm snow is possibly sitting on a mixture of weak grains including a crust on solar aspects and potentially facets/surface hoar on polar aspects. Below the storm snow the snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Possible rain and or wet snow on Wednesday falling on recent storm snow from the weekend will weaken the surface snow.

Extra caution needed around cornices with current conditions.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Mar 30th, 2018 2:00PM