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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 1st, 2026–Apr 2nd, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

North Rockies, East Kakwa, Kakwa, Pine Pass, Tumbler.

Assess for new and possibly reactive wind slabs near ridge tops.

Recent moderate wind may have transported surface snow into lee slopes.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain whether the wind will be enough to form new wind slabs.

Avalanche Summary

A few small dry loose avalanches were reported over the weekend involving 30 cm of low-density snow above a crust.

Observations are limited in the region. If your heading out please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.

Snowpack Summary

A few centimeters of new snow with light to moderate wind is expected by Thursday morning. This will add to up to 30 cm of low density snow reported in the region. A crust may exist on sun exposed slopes on or just below the surface.

A thick crust from the mid-March atmospheric river is buried 40 to 80 cm deep and extends up to about 1500 m.

Below the crust, the snowpack is strong and well bonded.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.