Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 26th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry.
llarson,
Avalanche Canada
Continue to manage small sluffs that could turn into a larger loose dry avalanche.
Even short windows of sun effect can turn steep south-facing slopes moist so pay attention to surface conditions if the sun starts to peak out.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Several dry loose avalanches in steep unsupported terrain features have been reported across our region.
Snowpack Summary
Recent snow accumulated over the last week overlies a crust on all terrain except north-facing slopes treeline and above. On these high northerly slopes, new snow overlies facets and surface hoar to mountain tops.
The mid-pack is generally well-settled.
The lower snowpack includes a layer of weak sugary facets near the ground. These facets are slowly gaining strength and no recent avalanches have been reported on this layer. However, we continue to track the layer and watch for any signs of it becoming active.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Cloudy with the possibility of convective flurries bringing up to 5 cm of new snow. Light easterly winds and treeline temperatures of -6 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy trace of new snow. Light southwest winds and treeline temperatures of -5 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly clear skies with no new snow expected. Light northerly winds and treeline temperatures of -3 °C.
Wednesday
Mainly clear skies, increasing clouds with no new snow. Light northerly winds with treeline temperatures of -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Problems
Loose Dry
Convective flurries may bring an additional 2 to 5 cm of new snow to the region bringing recent snowfall accumulation to roughly 10 to 20 cm. This new snow, coupled with cool alpine temperatures and calm winds keeps this new snow unconsolidated, especially in northern aspects that don't see the sun.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 27th, 2023 4:00PM
