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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 1st, 2026–Apr 2nd, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Skagit.

Snowfall amounts vary, if you are seeing 35 cm or more of fresh snow, increase danger by one step.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the track and intensity of the incoming weather system.
  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

On Tuesday, avalanche control work conducted south of Hope produced a few small (size 1-1.5) loose dry and slab avalanches with good propagation but not running fast or very far.

If you are heading into the backcountry, consider sharing your observations and posting a MIN.

Snowpack Summary

New snowfall amounts vary with between 15 to 20 cm on average with a few hot spots south and east of Hope forecast to receive nearly 30 cm.

Below this new snow you will find 30-50 cm of settling snow above a widespread, thick and hard crust that exists everywhere except the highest alpine terrain.

Steep south facing slopes may be crusty or moist depending on time of day and sun exposure.

The lower snowpack is generally strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night
Cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Thursday
Cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Saturday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.

Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.