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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 1st, 2025–Apr 2nd, 2025
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

Adjust plans based on observed conditions.

Localised areas may see light snowfall overnight, watch for small slabs building near ridgelines.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity has been reported. Small wet loose avalanches occurred from steep terrain over the weekend.

Moving forward avalanche activity is only expected from wind affected features with new snowfall.

Check out this MIN from 5040 for more conditions.

Snowpack Summary

Localised areas may see up to 10 cm of new snow by Wednesday morning, adding to 15 cm of recent settling snow in some areas. This sits over moist to wet snow at higher elevations or a crust below 1100 m.

The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated and strong.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with flurries delivering localised amounts up to 10 cm. 10 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop winds. Freezing levels around 800 m.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Freezing levels around 1500 m. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

Thursday

Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Freezing levels around 1700 m. Treeline temperature +2 °C.

Friday

Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop winds. Freezing levels rise to 2000 m. Treeline temperature +5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.