Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 24th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
Assess for the development of warming-related problems during the heat of the day.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received any reports of recent avalanche activity.
Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Around 5 to 10 cm of soft snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust above 1200 m on northerly aspects. The crust is on the surface on sun-exposed slopes and below 1200 m. The crust will transition to moist snow with daytime warming and freeze back into a crust overnight.
Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Friday
Sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Saturday
Sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Problems
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanches may occur on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day. Cornices are also large and may weaken with daytime warming.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 25th, 2024 4:00PM
