Avalanche forecast

South Coast Inland

Mar 8, 2019Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The recent snow may take a bit of time to bond to the layers below.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Around 10 to 15 cm of recent snow fell with wind from variable directions. Slabs may exist in exposed terrain and loose snow may slide easily in sheltered areas.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with isolated snowfall, trace accumulation, moderate west wind, alpine temperature -12 C.FRIDAY: Cloudy with isolated snowfall, trace accumulation, light northwest wind, alpine temperature -10 C.SATURDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, light east wind, alpine temperature -9 C, freezing level 1000 m.SUNDAY: Clear skies, light west wind, alpine temperature -8 C, freezing level 1400 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed on Wednesday.

Snowpack Summary

Around 10 to 15 cm of recent snow sits on a variety of surfaces, including wind-affected snow in exposed terrain at higher elevations, soft and faceted snow in shaded and sheltered areas, and a melt-freeze crust on southerly slopes.The middle and lower snowpack is generally well-settled.

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