Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Wet loose avalanches are possible in steep or extreme terrain when the snow surface is wet .
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 22 – 23, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Any surface crust that forms overnight will break down quickly. Start and finish your day early.
Wet loose avalanches are possible on steep slopes when the snow surface is wet.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
- We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.
- We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported since Saturday, observations are very limited on the island right now.
Snowpack Summary
A thin crust may exist early in the morning but it will break down quickly. The snow below is likely wet.
The remainder of the snowpack is strong and settled.
At low elevations the snowpack is disappearing quickly. Where snow remains it is isothermal.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.
Friday
Sunny. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.