Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 21st, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

Avalanche Canada jleblanc, Avalanche Canada

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A supportive surface crust makes for generally safe avalanche conditions.

Soft snow may still be found at lower elevations, but the snow cover is thin up to 800 m.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Debris from the past natural avalanche cycle are still visible throughout the region.

If you go into the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 5 cm of wet snow overlies a widespread crust on the surface at higher elevations. Softer surface snow is found at lower elevations due to above-freezing temperatures and light rain.

80 to 120 cm below the snow surface, a weak layer of faceted snow may exist sitting atop a crust on all but high north aspects.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of new snow expected at higher elevations only. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.

Friday

Cloudy with 2 to 4 cm of new snow expected at higher elevations only. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of new snow expected at higher elevations only. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.

Sunday

Mix of sun and clouds. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level near 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
  • The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
  • Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.

Valid until: Mar 22nd, 2024 4:00PM

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