Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 8th, 2019 3:07PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet and Wind Slabs.

dsaly, Avalanche Canada

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

Summary

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.

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

Valid until: Apr 9th, 2019 2:00PM