Sunny skies and high freezing levels are forcasted for Sunday. Start early and end early to take advantage of the overnight freeze.
It's still winter up high though; expect to find wind slabs on lee features in the alpine.
Ongoing moderate to strong winds have formed wind slabs on previous hard surfaces (sun crusts and old wind slabs). These have not bonded yet to the old surfaces.
This problem seems to be most active where the March 19th crust is not supportive over the Feb 3rd weak layer (down 30-90cm) of facets over a crust. This problem remains a concern on shaded aspects above 2400m.
Small wet avalanches are likely on steep slopes exposed to heat and/or sun. Watch your overhead exposure and use particular caution during the heat of the day when the sun is out. Moist or wet snow surface and pinwheeling are indicators of a weakening snowpack.
No new avalanche observations.
10-20cm of recent snow has been redistributed by South to SW winds in the Alpine. It is still very much winter conditions above 2800m. Solar slopes and all aspects at tree line and below have a plethora of crusts in the upper snow pack. The Feb 3 PWL is down 40-100cm and remains a concern on shaded aspects above 2400m. The basal depth hoar/facets are gaining strength in deeper snowpack areas.
Mountain Weather Forecast is available at Avalanche Canada
Sunday
A mix of sun & cloud. Alpine temps: High 2 °C. Wind southwest: 10-25 km/h. Freezing level: 2400m.
Monday
Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries. Wind west: 15-30 km/h. Freezing level: 1800m.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries (4cm). Wind northwest: 15 km/h gusting to 45 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.
