Avalanche forecast

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Apr 3 – 4, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanches are possible on steep slopes, especially when exposed to direct sunlight.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Fresh wind slabs formed on Wednesday and may linger along ridgelines.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2

    Periods of sun will likely trigger avalanches on steep slopes.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A few small loose wet avalanches have been observed in recent days and will likely continue during periods of sun.

Snowpack Summary

Dry, settled powder may still be found on high north-facing slopes, while elsewhere, a daily melt-freeze cycle is creating a hard crust overnight that softens during the day.

An old persistent weak layer may still be present 100 to 150 cm below the surface on high north-facing slopes, but it is rounding and unreactive under current conditions.

Treeline elevations still hold over 200 cm of snow, but coverage is rapidly thinning at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Clear. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Friday

Sunny. 10 km/h variable wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Saturday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

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