Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 7th, 2024 2:30PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
jleblanc,
Avalanche Canada
Return of cold temperatures has formed a solid melt-freeze crust all over the mountains. Traveling on skis will be challenging and dangerous on slopes. Hiking with crampons could be a good way to explore the mountains.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported since Wednesday.
If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Following the spring-like conditions of the last few days, mountain temperatures remained below the freezing point Wednesday night and Thursday. A solid melt-freeze crust is now present on all aspects at all elevations. Traveling conditions are challenging with thin snow coverage and/or icy conditions.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: The region will be under the influence of a high-pressure ridge on Friday. Sunny skies and northerly winds are expected.
Thursday evening and night: Clearing. No precipitation. North wind, 30-40 km/h. Low -12.
Friday: Mainly sunny. No precipitation. Northeast wind, 20-25 km/h. High -4.
Saturday: Increasing cloudiness. No precipitation. South wind, 20-40 km/h. High -3. Freezing level rising to 600 m.
Sunday: Cloudy, Snow beginning in the afternoon. South wind 50-60 km/h. High of -1. Freezing level around 450 m.
For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
Valid until: Mar 8th, 2024 3:00PM
