Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 6th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Practice safe travel habits in the backcountry.
Frozen surface crust and thin snow cover may make travel challenging.
Summary
Confidence
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.
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 7th, 2024 4:00PM
