ACMG Mountain Conditions Report Summary for the Rockies and Columbia Mountains issued June 10, 2010Cool wet weather has persisted through the week and consequently alpine climbing cannot really be recommended. Stay away from anything big for a while yet. Poor travel, avalanche and rockfall potential and generally terrible conditions are the norm.Snow lines and freezing levels have been hovering around the treeline elevation and loose wet avalanches have been reported. Fresh snow, melting snow, isothermal snow to ground, or deeper winter snow with medium foot penetration, the common link is SNOW. In general, there is slightly more snow than usual at the higher elevations for this time of year. This might make a higher elevation ski trip a good possibility for the weekend, but watch for lots of avalanche potential when the sun comes out and it begins to melt. Lower elevation crags like Yamnuska, EEOR , Back of the Lake, Revelstoke or east of Jasper are mostly dry with a few snow patches remaining on the sheltered sides of the higher ones, and lots of good sport climbing and multi pitch climbing is being done. The forecast for Saturday looks good with a ridge of high pressure and warming temperatures. A weak trough may bring some unsettled conditions later on Sunday. Again, when the sun comes out and the temperatures warm up anything that is subject to avalanche or rockfall potential should be avoided. Brad White IFMGA Mountain Guide | |
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