Avalanche Forecast
Regions: South Rockies.
Confidence
Moderate - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY: Mix of sun and cloud with flurries; accumulation 3-5 cm. Strong southwest wind. Alpine temperature -2. Freezing level 1800 m.SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Light west wind. Alpine temperature -1. Freezing level 2000 m.MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Light southeast wind. Alpine temperature +2. Freezing level 2200 m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region. Avalanche reports have been limited due to very few information sources this time of year. If you have been out, please post your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Cornices are large and looming. Forecast snow and wind on Saturday may form small wind slabs at treeline and above. Below the surface there are numerous crusts in the upper 100 cm of the snowpack.A well settled and moist mid-pack sits above sugary facets in many parts of the region, especially thin snowpack areas.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5