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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 30th, 2023–Mar 31st, 2023

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

North Rockies, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Tumbler.

Use good travel habits and avoid shallow, rocky start zones. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features, and in extreme terrain.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

There is no avalanche activity to report in the last few days.

Snowpack Summary

By Thursday afternoon, up to 5cm of new snow may have fallen over a crust or moist snow on all aspects except north. On high northerly slopes, last week's snowfall may overlie facets and surface hoar to mountain tops.

The middle of the snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.

A weak layer of large facets is found near the base of the snowpack. This layer is still a concern in shallow snowpack areas.

 

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. No new snow expected. Moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, possible sunny pockets in the morning. 0-2 cm of snow expected. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1100m. High of -7 °C at treeline.

Saturday

Cloudy. 0-10 cm of snow expected. Moderate southwest ridgetop wind. High of -3 °C at treeline. Freezing level at valley bottom in the morning, rising to 1100 m. High of -7 °C at treeline.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. Possible trace of snow expected. Light northwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level at valley bottom in the morning, rising to 1100 m. High of -7 °C at treeline.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
  • Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Deep Persistent Slab avalanches are the release of a thick cohesive layer of hard snow (a slab), when the bond breaks between the slab and an underlying persistent weak layer deep in the snowpack. The most common persistent weak layers involved in deep, persistent slabs are depth hoar or facets surrounding a deeply buried crust. Deep Persistent Slabs are typically hard to trigger, are very destructive and dangerous due to the large mass of snow involved, and can persist for months once developed. They are often triggered from areas where the snow is shallow and weak, and are particularly difficult to forecast for and manage.