Long Range Mountains

Avalanche conditions are generally safe, with patches of snow cover existing in bowls and gullies.

No avalanches or signs of instability were reported this week.

Watch for other hazards like creek crossings, holes, and slippery surfaces.

Fresh snow arrived Thursday, bringing 10 to 20 cm around Gros Morne and up to 30 cm south of Corner Brook. Where snow remains, it is bonding quickly to a hard crust; elsewhere, it sits on bare ground.

The snowpack has melted significantly over the past month, but decent coverage remains in the Lewis Hills and wind-loaded bowls and gullies across the region.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h southeast wind. Alpine temperature -5 °C.

Saturday

Increasing cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h north wind. Alpine temperature -1 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h west wind. Alpine temperature -6 °C.

Monday

Cloudy with 5 cm of snow in the morning switching to heavy rain in the afternoon. 60 km/h southwest wind. Alpine temperature increases from -3 to +5 °C. Freezing level climbs to 3000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• This is a good time for exploring terrain.
• Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.