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May 5 – 8, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
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Below
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Highlights

Be cautious of loose wet avalanches during the heat of the day.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wet loose avalanches are possible whenever the sun hits the recently snow covered slopes.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A natural Loose wet cycle was observed over the weekend

Snowpack Summary

Recent snow has settled fast with warm temperatures. Caution of loose wet avalanches during the heat of the day.

Weather Summary

Light snow forecasted for early in the week. Amounts up to 5cm by wednesday.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Keep in mind that wet avalanches can be destructive due to their high density.
  • If triggered loose wet avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.

Regions covered