Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 26th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Mixed precipitation or rain overnight and into Sunday will increase the likelihood of wet avalanche activity. Take care on steep terrain features, especially where wet or heavy surface snow is present.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with 5-10 cm of snow forecast, freezing levels remain around 1500 m with mixed precipitation and rain below. Moderate southerly winds.
SUNDAY: Cloudy. 10 cm of snow possible over the day, freezing levels rise to around 1800 m. Rain at low elevations. Moderate to strong southerly winds.
MONDAY: Freezing levels drop back towards 1500 m. 5-10 cm possible overnight. Clearing skies with scattered flurries. Moderate northerly winds.
TUESDAY: Freezing levels rise toward 3000 m with mostly clear skies. Light southerly winds.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported in the last 2 days.
Previously wet avalanche activity was noted throughout the Island, to size 2 in alpine and treeline features.
If you venture into the mountains, please share any observations on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Mixed precipitation and rain falls over a melt freeze crust on all aspects and elevations. The crust is likely to break down at lower elevations, with rainfall and as temperatures rise.
The snowpack below is considered well settled. In most areas, snowpack depths at below treeline elevations are below threshold for avalanche activity.
A recent MIN report describes the state of the snowpack.
Terrain and Travel
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from rain.
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
Problems
Loose Wet
As rainfall and warm temperatures weaken the surface snow, wet avalanches become more likely. Avoid terrain features with wet and heavy surface snow.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 27th, 2022 4:00PM
