Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, Flathead, Lizard, Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies.
The freezing level is forecast to drop a bit Monday, yet the sun will still be out. Thin wet loose avalanches are the main concern on steep slopes facing the sun.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Numerous size 1-1.5 wet loose avalanches were reported on Saturday and Sunday. They were primarily running on slopes facing the sun. Expect wet loose avalanches to continue Monday as the sky clears and the freezing level rises to near mountain top.
Snowpack Summary
Expect surfaces to melt and weaken as the freezing level remains elevated on Monday. This will occur rapidly on sun-exposed slopes.
Weak layers deeper in the snowpack have shown signs of strengthening and are no longer a concern.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. 10-20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
Monday
Mix of sun and cloud. 15-30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with 3-8 cm of snow. 20-30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10-25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- Minimize your exposure time below cornices.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Wet avalanches are likely to occur on steep slopes exposed to heat and/or sun.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2