Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 4th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs and Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
The sun packs a punch this time of year. Reduce your exposure to steep slopes facing the sun during the warmest parts of the day.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There were no reports of avalanche activity Sunday and Monday.
On Saturday, skier triggered storm an wind slabs were reported up to size 1.5 at and below treeline.
Snowpack Summary
Many areas have received 20-50 cm of localized convective snowfall over the weekend, bringing weekly storm totals up to 60 to 100+ cm. The recent snow sits over a crust on all but high north aspects. At upper elevations recent snow has been redistributed by wind.
Below the crust, the snowpack is generally well consolidated. A facet/crust layer in the mid snowpack was put to the test by the significant new snow load and it does not appear to present an avalanche problem at this time.
Below treeline areas have now received enough snow to produce avalanches. Watch for "early season" type hazards such as shallowly buried stumps, rocks and creeks.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with clear breaks. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 700 m.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 600 m.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with light flurries. 25 to 45 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Watch for changing conditions today, storm slabs may become increasingly reactive.
- Avoid being on or under sun exposed slopes.
Problems
Storm Slabs
40 to 50 cm of recent new snow may become more reactive with extended periods of sun and afternoon warming.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Expect loose snow point releases on steep or rocky solar aspects, especially in the afternoon.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 5th, 2024 4:00PM
