Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Dogtooth, East Purcell, Purcells, West Purcell.
Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
On Saturday, several naturally triggered dry loose avalanches up to size 1.5 were reported.
NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region.
Snowpack Summary
Most terrain has experienced significant melt-freeze conditions, though some northerly alpine slopes may still hold a few centimetres of dry snow.
While weak layers at the bottom or middle of the snowpack have been a concern throughout the season, the current lack of avalanche activity and benign weather suggest they are not a concern at this time. They could become problematic again this spring whenever temperatures rise significantly.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 5 cm snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Monday
Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, 0 to 5 cm snow. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Avalanche Problems
Cornices
Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Aspects: North, North East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5