Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 25th, 2012 6:13PM
The alpine rating is Persistent Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeBy Tues, accumulations of up to 20cm can be expected in the alpine. Currently this is not enough to alter the danger ratings. Today a skier remote size 2 was reported on the Crowfoot Glacier on a N aspect. There is still potential out there.
Summary
Problems
Persistent Slabs
The Valentines surface hoar is 70-150cm down. Avalanche control was still producing the odd slide on this layer today. Typically from steep terrain with a shallow snowpack.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Although difficult to initiate, it is still possible to trigger a deep persistent slab. Heavy loads in steep terrain with shallow snow are the most likely areas to produce an avalanche on this layer.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 26th, 2012 5:00PM