Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 28th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
wlewis,
Avalanche Canada
Expect to find wind affected deposits of dry snow as you gain elevation.
Watch for reactivity around ridgelines.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Small wet avalanches were produced yesterday with warm temperatures and snowfall.
Wet avalanches are expected to be unlikely on Friday, however riders may be able to trigger wind slabs at higher elevations - above the freezing line.
Snowpack Summary
Recent snowfall has reached 50 cm in some areas, with reports indicating this new snow is bonding well with the old snow surface. Wind affect may be found on north facing slopes at higher elevations.
The recent snow sits atop a widespread crust layer and a dense and well-bonded snowpack.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Light snowfall continues with 10 cm possible above 1000 m, with wet snow or rain below. Cloudy skies and 40 km/h southeast winds.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rises to 1500 m in the afternoon.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind, with strong gusts. Freezing level begins at 1600 m and rises to 3000 m by afternoon, bringing treeline temperatures to +12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for small but reactive pockets of wind slabs on north facing terrain features.
Aspects: North, North East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 29th, 2024 4:00PM
