Improved ski quality on North aspects due to 10-15cm of recent snow. Leave early and end early to avoid afternoon solar avalanche activity. SH
Summary
Weather Forecast
Freezing levels to valley bottom on Sunday morning and up to 2300m in the afternoon. A few cm are possible at upper elevations Sunday afternoon with a mix of sun and cloud. Monday and Tuesday the freezing levels will increase significantly.
Snowpack Summary
10-15cm of new snow in the high alpine from a brief storm on Friday. Isolated and small wind slabs were reported in lee alpine areas of the Wapta on Friday. Firm crusts up to 10 cm thick remain intact at most elevations below the new snow.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported Saturday.
Confidence
Problems
Cornices
There have been many cornice failures over the past week which will continue with daytime heating.
- Extra caution needed around cornices with current conditions.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
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Expected Size
Loose Wet
We will start to see in increase in afternoon solar activity Sunday through to Tuesday.
- Start and finish early before the surface crusts melt.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
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Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 26th, 2015 4:00PM
