Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Pay attention to changing conditions. Fresh, reactive wind slabs are expected to form at upper elevations as temperatures drop and new snow accumulates.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Small loose wet avalanche activity was reported over the past few days as warm temperatures and strong sun impacted the region.
The story changes on Tuesday as a storm impacts the region bringing strong winds and rain turning to snow. Watch for changing conditions as fresh, reactive wind slabs may form in leeward terrain features in the alpine and treeline.
Snowpack Summary
At lower elevations, rain will create a moist snow surface. At higher elevations, new snow accumulates on a crust or moist snow except high north-facing alpine where the snow surface may remain dry.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Partially cloudy. Ridgetop winds southwest 20 to 50 km/h. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level drops to 2300 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with rain turning to snow, 5 to 15 cm of accumulation. Treeline temperature drops to 0 °C. Freezing level drops to 1000 m.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. Treeline temperature rising to 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Snow is accumulating at higher elevations despite lower elevations being almost snow free
- Fresh wind slabs will likely form throughout the day, diligently watch for changing conditions.
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Fresh, reactive wind slabs are expected to build on northerly aspects at upper elevations as new snow and strong southwest winds impact the region.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
