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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 6th, 2024–Apr 7th, 2024
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

Practice safe travel habits in the backcountry.

Frozen surface crust and thin snow cover may make travel challenging.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).

Snowpack Summary

At high elevations, expect to find a dusting of new snow over a melt-freeze crust, and moist snow on the surface at lower elevations. Below the crust, the rest of the snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.

Below treeline, slopes are largely below the threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy. 2 to 6 cm of snow expected above 1000 m. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -3 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy. 0 to 2 cm of snow expected above 900 m. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -3 °C.

Monday

Cloudy. Generally 5 to 10 cm of snow expected above 1200 m, with up to 30 cm on the west island. Strong southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high around 2 °C

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow expected above 1000 m. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high around 1 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Lingering wind slabs may be a concern in steep, high alpine terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5