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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 8th, 2019–Apr 9th, 2019
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Coast.

Both wet flurries and rising temperatures can warm the snowpack and increase the likelihood for loose wet avalanches, especially in areas with fresh snow

Confidence

Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Weather Forecast

MONDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with isolated wet flurries, 5-10 cm / west-northwest wind, 10-25 km/h / treeline temperature +2 C / freezing level 1300 mTUESDAY: Mostly cloudy / west-northwest wind, 10-30 km/h / treeline temperature +2 C / freezing level 1500 mWEDNESDAY: Snow, 25-30 cm accumulation / southwest wind, 20 gusting to 40 km/h / treeline temperature +2 C / freezing level 1300 mTHURSDAY: Cloudy with isolated wet flurries, trace to 5 cm / southwest wind, 10 gusting to 40 km/h / treeline temperature +1 C / freezing level 1600 m

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the region. With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up each day, especially in areas with fresh snow.

Snowpack Summary

Rain and snow over the weekend have amalgamated with the snowpack and warm temperatures through the day are producing a moist snowpack. Below, 1200 m the snow is melting rapidly.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

The recent snow will moisten quickly on southerly aspects when the clouds clear. Loose wet avalanches can grow in danger quickly, so use added caution when the sun is out.
Minimize exposure to steep, sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.Use extra caution on slopes if the snow is moist or wet.

Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5

Wind Slabs

Recent snowfall was redistributed by wind around ridgelines and into the alpine. Use caution around immediate lee features and steep, convex slopes.
Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.Be alert to conditions that change with elevation.

Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5