Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 10th, 2013 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
aaron beardmore,
Parks Canada
Rider/climber triggered avalanches are still a possibility. Also, another storm is on its way with up to 50cm by Fri/Sat. Expect a sudden rise in the danger rating as this starts to occur.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Light wind and clear skies are expected for Monday. On Tuesday, the start of another major storm system is expected. Upwards of 40cm of snow and strong wind is expected between Tuesday and next Friday. As such, the danger rating will likely climb to HIGH by Wednesday.
Snowpack Summary
Approximately 30cm of settled storm from last week is bonding to the old surface. This storm snow bond will be weakest on South aspects. Yesterday a skier triggered a size 1.5 avalanche on this storm interface on a South aspect. Additionally, a 2cm sun crust has formed on solar aspects, making the skiing challenging.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported today.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Wednesday
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storms slabs vary between 30 and 40cm thick. In areas East of the divide the bond at the storm snow interface is weaker than areas farther West.
Breakable crust makes for tough ski conditions.Use safe ski cutting techniques before entering ski run.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 11th, 2013 4:00PM
