Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 10th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies, Moyie, Akamina, Flathead, Lizard, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West.

Watch for changing conditions and signs of instability as you travel.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

A few small (size 1) avalanches were reported on Tuesday and Wednesday including:

  • Wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes and at low elevations.

  • Human-triggered wind slabs on north-facing slopes.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 15 cm of dry snow may be found on north-facing slopes, otherwise, the upper snowpack consists of various melt-freeze layers.

The facet/crust layer that caused large avalanches in March is buried 100 to 150 cm deep and is unlikely to trigger under the current conditions.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday

Clear in the morning with increasing cloud in the afternoon. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

Friday

Up to 5 cm of snow overnight then cloudy with isolated flurries during the day. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

Saturday

Sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
  • Minimize your exposure time below cornices.

Valid until: Apr 11th, 2024 4:00PM

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