Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 23rd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
RJ,
Avalanche Canada
Even with cloud cover, it's best to avoid sun-exposed slopes during the heat of the day.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Monday's Icefield patrol had great visibility. No new avalanches were observed from 1100 to 1300hrs. Sunday's Maligne-Bald Hills patrol noted no new avalanches but visibility was limited to below mountain tops.
Snowpack Summary
A surface crust exists up to 2200m all aspects. 5-10cm dry snow sits on a supportive crust that exist up to 2600m on all aspects, and to mountain top on solar slopes. Strong upper and mid-pack, supportive to skis and boots. Lower snowpack consists of basal depth hoar.
Weather Summary
Mountain Weather Forecast is available at Avalanche Canada
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. Ridge wind southwest: 15-35 km/h. Freezing level: 2300m.
Thursday
Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries. Mostly light ridge wind occasionally gusting to 40 km/h. Freezing level: 2100m.
Friday
Flurries (12 cm). Ridge wind east: 10-25 km/h. Freezing level: 2200m.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid steep slopes when air temperatures are warm, or solar radiation is strong.
- Cornices become weak with daytime heating.
- Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.
Problems
Loose Wet
This problem is unreactive in the morning and increases sensitivity with afternoon warmth and sun. It is critical to evaluate the degree of overnight freeze and relate it to how quickly this problem can activate during the day.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 24th, 2024 4:00PM
