Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 3rd, 2014 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSteady snowfall throughout the week is expected.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Steady snowfall expected during the week, increasing in intensity by next weekend. Winds light to moderate from the Southwest. Temps warming up from the recent arctic condition but remaining cool with daytime highs in the -2C range at treeline. Freezing levels reaching 2000m by mid-week.
Snowpack Summary
Supportive mid-pack above 1900m. A persistent weak layer (Feb10 interface) can be found down 30-70cm and consists of decomposing surface hoar and or facetted grains. This appears to be bonding well and is mainly a concern on solar aspects (South and West). Recent moderate winds have created new windslabs in open areas above tree line.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Problems
Wind Slabs
Steady snowfall and light to moderate winds may produce new windslabs in exposed areas.
Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.The recent snow may now be hiding windslabs that were easily visible before the snow fell.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 4th, 2014 4:00PM