Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 13th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeLingering wind slabs may still be reactive on lee features below alpine ridgetops.
Avoid steep, rocky, and wind affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region on Friday. However, field observations are currently very limited.
If you are getting out into the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).
Snowpack Summary
Strong solar radiation has created moist snow on sunny aspects at all elevations.
Up to 25 cm snow sits on a crust everywhere except north facing aspects at upper elevations where the snow remained dry.
Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive on lee features below alpine ridgetops.
A series of crusts exist in the upper snowpack.
Expect difficult travel at lower elevations with thin snow coverage.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Clear skies. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Monday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm snow. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
- Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive on lee features below alpine ridgetops.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 14th, 2024 4:00PM