Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 17th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Expect the upper snowpack to deteriorate and become reactive with daytime warming and solar effects.
Summary
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.
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 18th, 2024 4:00PM
