Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Glacier.
Weather Forecast
A break in the stormy weather today with a mix of sun and cloud. Freezing levels have dropped with the passing of a cold front and will climb to 1500m this afternoon. Moderate ridge winds from the south with gusts to 45km/hr. An intense low pressure system arrives later tonight with another 10cm of accumulation. Cool weather continues this week.
Snowpack Summary
10cm of new snow and strong southerly winds overnight. Wind slabs are widespread in the alpine and treeline. Warm temps and strong sun formed surface crust below 1700m and on solar aspects. Feb 27 is down 50-70cm is most reactive where SH overlies a sun crust. Feb 10 is down 100-120 and reactive in isolated locations. Well settled & strong below.
Avalanche Summary
Four size 2 avalanches with moist deposits were observed in the highway corridor yesterday.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Cornices
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 4