Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Wet loose avalanches are possible in steep or extreme terrain when the snow surface is wet. Rocky outcrops are likely trigger points as they amplify warming.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 23 – 24, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Any overnight crust should soften quickly with daytime warming.
Wet loose avalanches become possible on steep slopes once the surface snow becomes wet.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
High
- We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.
- We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported since Saturday. Please submit a MIN if you have been out in the mountains to tell us what you are seeing.
Snowpack Summary
A thin surface crust may exist early in the morning, but we expect it to break down quickly with sunshine and warming. The snow below is likely wet.
The remainder of the snowpack is strong and settled.
At lower elevations, the snowpack is quickly disappearing. Where snow remains, it is isothermal.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Clear skies. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.
Friday
Sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
Sunday
Sunny. 1 mm of rain at treeline. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.