Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Small slabs may form in localized areas that receive more than 10 cm of new snow.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 1 – 2, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Small slabs may form in localized areas that receive more than 10 cm of new snow.
Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Monday.
NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of snow overlies a 10 to 15 cm crust. Beneath this is a moist upper snowpack.
The mid/lower snowpack is well settled and strong.
Confidence
High
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with flurries, 0 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm snow above 1300 m, rain below. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 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.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.