Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 10th, 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
Use caution in wind-affected terrain, human-triggered wind slab avalanches are possible.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region over the past few days. However, field observations are currently very limited.
If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. ðŸ™
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of new snow will overlie 10 to 15 cm of recent snow that has been redistributed by strong southwest winds into wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.
Below the recent snow is a crust everywhere except true north facing terrain at upper elevations.
Many areas below treeline are either snow free or have very thin snow coverage. Expect difficult travel at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of new snow accumulation above the rain-snow line. 20 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 15 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. 5 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 C. Freezing level 2200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Up to 10 cm of new snow accompanied by southwest wind may form fresh wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 11th, 2024 4:00PM
