Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 6th, 2024 2:30PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

bwillard, Avalanche Canada

Visitors to the Park have been treated to fine spring weather over the past few days. Temperatures are expected to cool down from Wednesday evening, making travel much more difficult. Crampon walking could be a good way to explore the mountains for the next few days.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported or observed.

If you go into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

At treeline and below treeline, temperatures remained above freezing on Wednesday. Surface snow was therefore still moist, but should turn into a refreezing crust overnight. The crust will probably be present on all aspects and at all elevations.

Last week's strong to extreme winds had a major impact on the alpine and treeline. The southern and western slopes are largely free of snow.

Weather Summary

Synopsis: Temperatures are set to cool on Wednesday evening and remain below freezing for the rest of the week. No precipitation is forecast, but the sun will be relatively present.

Wednesday evening and night: Cloudy. Wind variable directions from 10 to 20 km. Low -7.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Wind north, 10 to 20 km/h. High -3.

Friday: Sunny. Wind northeast, 10 to 20 km/h. High -4.

Saturday: Sunny. Wind south, 20 to 40 km/h. High -2.

For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.

Valid until: Mar 7th, 2024 3:00PM