Avalanche Forecast

Fair - Due to the number of field observations

High pressure, dry conditions and warm alpine temperatures are expected to continue until Monday. Winds become strong southerly on Sunday. Light snow is expected to begin late Monday (around 5-10 cm overnight) and continue on Tuesday (10-25 cm). The northernmost part of the region will get the most snow and may exceed these numbers. Confidence in the intensity and timing of this system is low.For more details check out avalanche.ca/weather

A natural avalanche cycle occurred in the north of the region on Thursday, with several loose, moist avalanches below about 1700 m, and some isolated storm or wind slabs in the alpine to size 2.5. Glide avalanches are also reportedly active. On Friday, a large explosive triggered a size 3 slab which may have failed on an early season crust/ facet layer.

So far, we only have limited information from the field. Initial reports suggest that there is around 150 cm at 2000 m. Recent winds have created variable wind slabs and crusts. In some places, a crust/facet interface or surface hoar can be found in the upper snowpack. At high elevations, a crust which formed early season sits at the base of the snowpack.Its a good time to dig down and get snowpack information before committing to any terrain. Incoming snow may bond poorly to some of the existing snow surfaces.