Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 13th, 2024 4:00PM

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

Avalanche Canada mbender, Avalanche Canada

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Sun and a high freezing level will make wet avalanches the main concern on steep slopes facing the sun.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Snowpack Summary

Expect surfaces to melt and weaken as the freezing level climbs to 2900 m on Sunday. This will occur rapidly on sun-exposed slopes.

Weak layers deeper in the snowpack have shown signs of strengthening and are no longer a concern.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. 10-25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.

Sunday

Mainly sunny. 10-30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 2900 m.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud. 15-30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Tuesday

Mainly cloudy with 5-10 cm of snow. 10-20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
  • Minimize your exposure time below cornices.
  • Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

Wet avalanches will occur on steep slopes exposed to heat and/or sun.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely - Very Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 14th, 2024 4:00PM

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