Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 18th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Check for changing surface conditions as you travel
Small, wet avalanches become more likely as the surface crust breaks down. Continue to give cornices space, they may be weak and unstable.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the last 2 days. We expect wet avalanches may occur on sun affected slopes with strong sunshine and warm temperatures on Friday. North-facing alpine slopes still hold dry snow, reactivity may affected in wind affected pockets here.
If you have any recent photos or observations, please submit them to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust likely exists at all elevations, except on high north-facing slopes where pockets of wind affected dry snow exist above 2000 m. Watch for moist, unstable snow on southerly slopes with sun and warm temperatures.
Below treeline terrain has low snow cover. Travel conditions are challenging with exposed rocks, stumps, and open creeks.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h easterly ridgetop wind. Freezing level falls to near 800 m.
Friday
Sunny. 20-30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level near 2000 m.
Saturday
Sun to start with increasing afternoon cloud and possible flurries. 20-35 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +6 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
Saturday
Up to 10 cm of snow is possible by morning, with another 10 cm over the day. 40-50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Problems
Loose Wet
Daytime warming and sunshine may affect the snowpack. Moist snow surfaces, snowballing and wet loose avalanches are indicators of a weakening snowpack.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 19th, 2024 4:00PM
