Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 17th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Cornices.
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Avalanche Canada
Avalanche conditions are generally safe. As always, use caution around cornices and practice safe travel habits.
Summary
Confidence
High - The snowpack structure is generally well understood.
Weather Forecast
SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear skies with no precipitation, 10 km/h south wind, alpine temperature -7 C.
MONDAY: Increasing clouds with afternoon snowfall, accumulation 1 to 3 cm, 20 km/h southeast wind, alpine temperature -3 C, freezing level 1600 m.
TUESDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 15 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -6 C, freezing level 1500 m.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly clear skies with no precipitation, 10 km/h southwest wind, alpine temperature -2 C, freezing level 1700 m.
Avalanche Summary
We did not receive any reports of avalanche observations on Saturday or Sunday.
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Snowpack Summary
10 to 20 cm of consolidated snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust on shaded slopes at higher elevations. A surface crust is found on sun-exposed slopes up high and everywhere below treeline. Small pockets of old wind slabs may exist at high elevations from strong northeast wind. Always keep in mind that cornices are large and fragile at this time of year.
The remainder of the snowpack is strong, consisting of hard snow and various melt-freeze crusts.
Check out these pointers if you are considering big objectives.
Terrain and Travel
- Cornices often break further back than expected; give them a wide berth when traveling on ridgetops.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Problems
Cornices
Cornices are large and looming at this time of year. Given their size, any failure is highly consequential. Stand well back on ridges and avoid travelling beneath them.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 18th, 2022 4:00PM
