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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 25th, 2024–Mar 26th, 2024
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, North Rockies, Pine Pass, Sugarbowl, Tumbler.

Continue to practice safe travel habits. Back off steep sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

We haven't received any reports of recent avalanche activity.

Please consider submitting your observations to the MIN if you head to the backcountry.

Snowpack Summary

A hard melt-freeze crust caps the snowpack in most areas. The crust may soften and melt during daytime warming, particularly on sun-exposed slopes. Shady high alpine slopes may have 5 to 10 cm of soft snow that overlies a hard crust.

Another crust that formed in early February is buried about 50 to 110 cm deep. This crust has a weak layer of facets above it, which are slowly strengthening. This layer is currently dormant.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level near valley bottom.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Loose wet avalanches could occur during the heat of the day on sun-exposed slopes.

Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5