Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, South Rockies.
If there is a thick crust, avalanches are unlikely.
Spring conditions can change rapidly. Read about the 4 likely scenarios here.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported this week, however, data is very limited.
Snowpack Summary
5 to 15 cm of snow sits on a crust up high or moist snow below 2000 m. High alpine north facing slopes may still hold dry snow above a thick crust from late March.
The snowpack is quickly disappearing below treeline.
There are no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Clear. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with 2 cm of snow overnight, then sunny during the day. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Monday
Sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Small wind slabs may build during the day in immediate lee areas.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5