Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Corner Brook, Gros Morne, Long Range Mountains, Northern Peninsula.
Avalanche danger is low due to a crust that will also make for firm, but manageable riding conditions.
Winter can still be found where you can access the hills. Enjoy the sun:)
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
If you are getting out in the hills, consider making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network). You can share riding conditions, avalanche or snowpack observations, or even just a photo or two.
Snowpack Summary
Approaches to mountain terrain are getting thin, but are still passable at the moment.
High north and east facing terrain holds enough snow to ride in (around 120 cm in deep areas). The surface is a strong and thick crust left behind by recent rain and warm temperatures. There is enough give to the crust for some traction to be found.
5 to 15 cm of snow that fell on Thursday was blown by northeast wind onto slopes that don't have enough snow to ride in.
See photos below from our field team's trip to North Arm Hills on Friday.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly clear. No new snow expected. 50-70 km/h northeast wind. Alpine low around -6 °C.
Saturday
Sunny. No new snow expected. 30-40 km/h northeast wind. Alpine high around -2 °C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. No new snow expected. Calm morning, wind increasing to 50-70 km/h from the south in the afternoon. Alpine high 1 °C.
Monday
Cloudy. No new snow expected. 100 km/h southeast wind. Above freezing layer from 500 to 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.