Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 27th, 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 has created heightened avalanche conditions at upper elevations.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
Weather patterns suggest small wind slabs could exist on some isolated leeward terrain features.
Snowpack Summary
Recent snowfall has ranged from 10 to 40 cm, with reports indicating rapid bonding. There may be unstable wind slabs on some steep alpine slopes.
The recent snow sits atop a widespread crust layer and a dense and well-bonded snowpack.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Periods of snow with 20 to 30 cm of snow. 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with scattered flurries and 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent snow may have formed unstable wind slabs on steep northerly terrain features.
Aspects: North, North East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 28th, 2024 4:00PM
