Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 3rd, 2015 4:15PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Up to 20 cm of snow predicted for Saturday with moderate to Strong East winds in the Alpine. Clear skies on Sunday with light winds and seasonal temperatures.
Snowpack Summary
Pockets of wind pressed soft slabs were observed in the Parkers Area on Northerly aspects at alpine and treeline elevations. 3-5 cm of fluffy snow over a temperature crust can be found on all aspects tree line and above to 2500m. A supportive midpack sits over a weak basal facet layer in most areas at treeline and above.
Avalanche Summary
A few small point release avalanches at treeline observed on Good Friday. Of note, a large serac fall off Mt. Athabasca failed to initiate an avalanche.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Saturday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 4th, 2015 4:00PM