Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 30th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
deryl kelly,
Parks Canada
The daily seasonal spring rhythm will be less pronounced over the next few days. Watch for isolated increasing hazard with prolonged solar effect.
Summary
Weather Forecast
A large, dry High pressure system is centered over the Rockies. A weak system, approaching from the North is forecast to bring light precipitation. Rain/snow showers are possible, more in front ranges east of the region but some isolated convection remains possible for Sunday afternoon. Freezing levels will continue to fall slowly until Tuesday.
Snowpack Summary
Upper snowpack at TL and below (and alpine solar aspects) have transitioned through a series of deep penetrating and, consistent melt freeze cycles. This seasonal spring rhythm will be less pronounced over the next few days. For now, surface instabilities like wet loose are possible but limited to immediate southern aspects.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche activity observed or reported.Share your observations with the community on the CAA Mountain Information Network
Confidence
Problems
Loose Wet
Natural cycle of loose snow avalanches can be expected from steep solar slopes
Use extra caution on solar slopes or if the snow is moist or wet.Travel early before the heat of the day, minimize exposure to overhead avalanche terrain.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 31st, 2019 4:00PM
