Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 19th, 2017 3:56PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

mbender, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

Apply good travel habits to minimize your exposure even when the avalanche danger is low. Consider human factors to assist in reducing your vulnerability.

Summary

Confidence

High - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Wednesday

Weather Forecast

MONDAY: Mainly cloudy / Light to moderate east wind / Alpine temperature 4 / Freezing level 1800mTUESDAY: Periods of rain / Light to moderate southeast wind / Alpine temperature 5 / Freezing level 1900mWEDNESDAY: Wet snow or rain, accumulation 15-20cm / Light to moderate south wind / Alpine temperature 3 / Freezing level 1600m

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region. Storm and wind slabs may be lingering in alpine terrain.

Snowpack Summary

Saturday's storm delivered 20-30 cm of wet snow in alpine terrain and rain elsewhere. The wet snow will freeze and stabilize the snowpack in all but the highest terrain where isolated storm and or wind slabs may sit above a rain crust.

Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm slabs may remain reactive particularly in areas where the snow has been transported by the wind. At the lower end of the alpine or at the tree line elevation band the new snow may present itself as a wet loose avalanche problem.

Be alert to conditions that change with elevation.Watch for terrain traps where small amounts of snow will acumulate into deep deposits.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Mar 20th, 2017 2:00PM