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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 6th, 2023–Mar 7th, 2023
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: North Shore, Sasquatch, Sky Pilot, South Coast, Tetrahedron.

Wind slabs may remain reactive on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.

Sheltered terrain at lower elevations will likely offer the best and safest riding.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Sunday.

Check out a recent North Shore Snowpack Update for a visual description of what the snowpack may look like in this region.

Snowpack Summary

100-130 cm of snow last week and shifting strong winds formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. These slabs are sitting on either hard surfaces and/or small facets.

The mid and lower snowpack is well-settled, strong, and consolidated.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Cloudy with flurries; 3-10 cm / Moderate southeast ridgetop wind / Low temperature at treeline -2 C / Freezing level 600 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with flurries; 3-5 cm / Light southeast ridgetop wind / High temperature at treeline 3 C / Freezing level 800 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud / Light southeast ridgetop wind / High temperature at treeline 4 C / Freezing level 1100 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud / Moderate southeast ridgetop wind / High temperature at treeline 5 C / Freezing level 1200 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.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Carefully monitor the bond between the new snow and old surface.
  • Sheltered low elevation terrain will likely offer the best and safest riding today.
  • Caution around slopes that are exposed to cornices overhead.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs may remain reactive on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2.5