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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 13th, 2024–Apr 14th, 2024
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
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
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

Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, Flathead, Lizard, Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies.

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

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.

Avalanche Problems

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