Kootenay Boundary

It's a good time to explore more complex terrain, start your day early and end early.

Be sure to verify conditions before committing to steep slopes and back off if the snow is wet and slushy.

No recent avalanche reports, but observations are very limited.

If you're heading into the backcountry, please share what you see on the Mountain Information Network.

Up to 10 cm of recent snow may be found on northerly aspects in the alpine.

A typical spring diurnal pattern is in effect: daytime warming moistens the upper snowpack, while overnight cooling usually forms a hard crust at higher elevations.

Lower elevations may not refreeze and are experiencing an all-melt, no freeze scenario and melting out quickly.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 gusting to 35 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.

Friday

Sunny. 10 to 15 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 2900 m.

Saturday

Mix of sun and cloud. Mostly light ridge wind west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
• Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.