Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 16th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Wet.

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Practice safe travel habits. Assess for changing conditions during the heat of the day.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

We haven't received any reports of new avalanches. The likelihood of triggering avalanches is low at this time.

Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

A wind affected snow surface is found in the alpine. Wind-sheltered terrain may hold soft snow. Steep sun-exposed slopes will moisten with daytime warming and freeze into a hard melt-freeze crust overnight.

Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Clear skies. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday

Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level rising to 900 m.

Thursday

Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.

Friday

Mostly clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

Wet loose avalanches could occur on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day. Cornices are also large and may weaken with daytime warming.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 17th, 2024 4:00PM

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