Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 4th, 2019 3:30PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

dsaly, Avalanche Canada

Lizard-Flathead.

Minimize exposure to steep slopes as temperatures warm through the day, especially in areas with fresh snow.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

THURSDAY NIGHT - Cloudy with clear periods and isolated flurries / southeast wind, 10-20 km/h / alpine low temperature -2 C / freezing level 1600 m FRIDAY - Wet flurries, trace to 10 cm accumulation / southwest wind, 15-30 km/h / alpine high temperature +2 C / freezing level 2100 mSATURDAY - Cloudy with isolated flurries, 5 cm accumulation / southwest wind, 15-35 km/h / alpine high temperature 0 C / freezing level 1800 mSUNDAY - Cloudy with scattered flurries, 5-10 cm accumulation / southwest wind, 35 gusting to 80 km/h / alpine high temperature -1 C / freezing level 2000 m

Avalanche Summary

There have been no recent avalanche observations in the forecast region.

Snowpack Summary

Wet flurries and rain have sprinkled a spring snowpack. During the heat of the day and especially under direct sun, the snowpack has become moist or wet except for sheltered north-facing alpine areas. With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up each day.Steep, north facing alpine terrain, may still hold a cold, dry snowpack where well settled slab sits over weak facets (sugary snow). Human triggering of persistent slabs on this layer may still be possible, especially in rocky alpine terrain with a shallow or highly variable depth snowpack.

Problems

Loose Wet

As temperatures warm through the day or if the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.

Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.Use extra caution on slopes if the snow is moist or wet.Be cautious of sluffing in steep terrain.

Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 5th, 2019 2:00PM