Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 26th, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
MBender,
Avalanche Canada
Mainly overcast Saturday prior to the next round of precipitation on Saturday night into Sunday.
Summary
Confidence
High - The snowpack structure is generally well understood.
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY Night: Mostly cloudy, moderate northwest wind, freezing level around 1100 m with treeline temperatures -1 C.Â
SATURDAY: Mainly cloudy with flurries starting in the afternoon, moderate west and southwest wind, freezing level rising to 1200 m with treeline temperature near 0 C.
SUNDAY: Snow, accumulation 20-40 cm, moderate to strong southwest wind, freezing level 1000 m with treeline temperatures around -3 C.
MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light to moderate northwest wind, freezing level around 1000 m with treeline temperatures -2 C.Â
Avalanche Summary
There have been no reports avalanche activity in the past few days.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 15 cm of snow accumulated on Tuesday night, forming new storm slabs and wind slabs in exposed terrain. This snow overlies 35 to 45 cm of snow from Sunday, which has settled and bonded to the snowpack below. The snow surface may moisten at upper elevations on Saturday as the freezing level hovers around 1300 m. Along ridgelines, cornices are large and always have the potential of failing or being triggered from the weight of a human.
Terrain and Travel
- Be careful as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs formed with recent snowfall may continue to be reactive to riders.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 27th, 2021 4:00PM
