Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 15th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
Tim Haggarty,
Temps are cold and surfaces are pretty firm out there in all but isolated, sheltered locations.
As is the norm at this time of year, Cornices are large: manage your exposure appropriately
We may see a change from the "Cold and Snowy scenario" on Monday
Summary
Weather Forecast
Cold temperatures prevail through the weekend with freezing levels remaining below 1500m, a chance of flurries and winds staying light of variable direction. There does seem to be some hope of seeing the sun for a few hours at a time which may start to moisten snow on solar aspects. Monday a ridge develops with freezing levels rising up to 1900m...
Snowpack Summary
5- 10 cm of soft surface snow sits on crusts that exist on all aspects and elevations except above 2500m on N aspects. This snow has become wind affected in all but the most sheltered locations. Within the snowpack, a series of crusts also exists except for on high elevation north aspects again. Ski crampons are advisable.
Avalanche Summary
Teams from the Wapta have reported seeing numerous large cornice failures in the past few days. Most of the reported cornice failures did not release any slabs after impact. Otherwise, no new avalanches were observed or reported.
Confidence
Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain on Saturday
Valid until: Apr 16th, 2022 4:00PM
