Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely - Very Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Wet avalanches will occur on steep slopes exposed to heat and/or sun.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 13 – 14, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Sun and a high freezing level will make wet avalanches the main concern on steep slopes facing the sun.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Snowpack Summary
Expect surfaces to melt and weaken as the freezing level climbs to 2900 m on Sunday. This will occur rapidly on sun-exposed slopes.
Weak layers deeper in the snowpack have shown signs of strengthening and are no longer a concern.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. 10-25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.
Sunday
Mainly sunny. 10-30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 2900 m.
Monday
Mix of sun and cloud. 15-30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Tuesday
Mainly cloudy with 5-10 cm of snow. 10-20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- Minimize your exposure time below cornices.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.