Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
Another weak weather system narrowly misses Rogers Pass again. Today will start out with a mix of sun and cloud, with a chance of some convective flurries this afternoon. No actual snowfall accumulation is expected today. On the bright side; it has warmed up, we can expect an alpine high of -8, and the winds should die down to light values today.
Snowpack Summary
10-15cm of settled, faceted snow resides on old wind slabs in sheltered areas. Moderate to strong winds have deposited thin wind slabs on exposed terrain features at ridge-top. A crust on steep solar aspects makes for difficult traveling conditions, both uphill and down. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong.
Avalanche Summary
One size one skier accidental wind slab was reported in a MIN yesterday from the Thornington route. Several dry loose point releases occurred from South facing alpine ridge-lines also; mostly size one, but had enough mass that they could knock you off your feet. In the highway corridor, one sz 1.5 dry slab avalanche was noted from MacDonald #5.
Confidence
Due to the number and quality of field observations
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2