Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 19th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
LG,
Avalanche Canada
With up to 20cm of new snow this week small new windslabs may exist in higher areas with dry snow. With warming temps on Saturday and Monday wet loose avalanches may run on an old crust. Spring is the time for bigger objectives however good snowpack awareness is still important.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed
Snowpack Summary
Up to 20cm of new snow is fell this week on top of a surface crust and a well-settled spring snowpack. Below treeline in the eastern areas of the park is generally below threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Sat
Clear skies with an alpine high of +2°C. Winds will be variable and light
Sun
Overcast with light flurries. Alpine high of -2°C. Winds moderate to strong SW.
Mon
Broken skies with an alpine high of +2°C. Winds moderate decreasing to light through the day from the W.
For more info: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Keep in mind the crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Expect windslab on crust to exist anywhere where there is still dry snow
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
For peak solar
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 22nd, 2024 4:00PM
