Avalanche Forecast

Active

May 4th, 2026–Oct 1st, 2026

Alpine

Spring Conditions

Treeline

Spring Conditions

Below Treeline

Spring Conditions

Alpine

Spring Conditions

Treeline

Spring Conditions

Below Treeline

Spring Conditions

Alpine

Spring Conditions

Treeline

Spring Conditions

Below Treeline

Spring Conditions

Regions

Kananaskis, Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, North 40, Spray - KLakes.

We are stopping regular bulletins at this time. Pay close attention to Freezing levels, solar radiation and new precipitation (either as rain or snow) at this time of year as avalanche danger has lots of variables. Follow the link for more details. Thanks for all the Min reports and have a wonderful spring/ summer!

https://avalanche.ca/spring-conditions

Confidence

No Rating

We are uncertain due to rapidly changing freezing levels.

Avalanche Summary

No notable avalanches reported, Wet loose in the afternoon with solar input is expected and with high freezing levels we may see more notable avalanche activity if the freeze is poor.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 15 cm recent snow will be preserved on high North aspects, while on solar aspects it will be going through the standard melt freeze cycle.

Spring is here so danger can rapidly fluctuate throughout the day. Follow the link in the bulletin headline for a more detailed explanation.

Weather Summary

A mix of sun and cloud with a clearing trend starting mid week. Expect freezing levels to rise to mountain top and winds on the lower end. Spring diurnal weather conditions

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Avalanche danger will rapidly increase if snow switches to rain.
Avoid exposure to overhead hazards when solar radiation is strong.
A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.

Problems

Loose Wet

Loose Wet avalanches are the release of wet unconsolidated snow or slush. These avalanches typically occur within layers of wet snow near the surface of the snowpack, but they may quickly gouge into lower snowpack layers. Like Loose Dry Avalanches, they start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-wet avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs. Loose Wet avalanches can trigger slab avalanches that break into deeper snow layers.