Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 6th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jsmith,
Avalanche Canada
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.
Summary
Confidence
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.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may remain reactive on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 7th, 2023 4:00PM
