Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 3rd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
jsmith,
Avalanche Canada
Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Numerous natural and rider triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 2 were reported on all aspects and elevations on Tuesday.
Snowpack Summary
High freezing levels have formed a surface crust on all aspects and elevations.
A persistent weak layer of facets are sitting on top of a second buried crust down 80 to 180 cm. This layer is unlikely to human trigger in areas where a thick crust above the weak layer is present.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with isolated flurries, 3 to 5 cm. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2° C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 3 to 10 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1° C. Freezing level 1900 m.
Saturday
Cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0° C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.
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.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
Valid until: Apr 4th, 2024 4:00PM
