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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 17th, 2024–Apr 18th, 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
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
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

Expect the upper snowpack to deteriorate and become reactive with daytime warming and solar effects.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Despite the low danger rating, the likelihood of triggering an avalanche will likely increase throughout the day with warming and strong solar radiation expected.

Please consider submitting to the Mountain Information Network if you are getting out in the backcountry.

Snowpack Summary

Variable amounts of recent snow have buried various melt-freeze crusts, existing on all but north-facing alpine terrain.

Anticipate a weak, breakable surface crust to form overnight at lower elevations and on all south-facing terrain. North-facing terrain at the treeline and above should remain largely dry and powdery.

Surface snow will deteriorate and become moist throughout the day with daytime warming and strong solar effects.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level near valley bottoms.

Thursday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Friday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Saturday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

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.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

The likelihood of both slab and loose avalanches will increase with daytime warming and sun exposure.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5