Cornices
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
Large cornices hang over many ridges and are more likely to collapse during warm, sunny weather.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 21 – 22, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Continue to manage overhead hazards and make observations as you travel.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Sunday.
NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of recent snow may be found at upper elevations. This snow overlies a robust crust everywhere except northerly aspects at upper elevations. Recent westerly wind may have formed small wind slabs on lee aspects at upper elevations.
Most terrain has undergone strong melt-freeze cycles, creating a strong, well bonded snowpack. The one exception could be northerly aspects at upper elevations, where deeply buried weak layers may still be present.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly clear. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.