Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 26th, 2015 5:07PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
brian webster,
Avalanche Canada
Pay attention to the freezing levels on Friday. Some forecast are suggesting freezing levels as high as 2600 m. If sun comes out conditions will deteriorate rapidly.
Summary
Weather Forecast
The freezing levels are forecast to rise to 2600 m on Friday before dropping back down on the weekend. Isolated wet flurries expected on Friday.
Snowpack Summary
20-30 cm of recent storm snow at upper elevations is starting to form soft wind slabs on lee terrain in the alpine. These wind slabs overlay a variety of hard surfaces, particulary on south aspects. The mid pack and base of the snowpack are well settled and well bonded overall.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported in this area today. See report of skier triggered avalanche in Banff/Yoho/Kootenay Region.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Windslabs continue to develop today and are still sensitive to human triggering on lee features at treeline and above. Cornices will also be a concern with the new snow and wind.
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
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Expected Size
Loose Wet
Rising freezing levels on Friday may create a loose wet avalanche problem at lower elevations.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
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Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 27th, 2015 4:00PM
