Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 1st, 2022 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Small sluffs could quickly become small avalanches in steep terrain where loose snow sits on a firm crust. A bit of new snow could make riding conditions a bit less jarring, but crampons are still a good idea. 

Summary

Confidence

High - We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. 2-5 cm of snow expected. Light to moderate west ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 1000 m.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with a sunny break mid-day. Light variable ridgetop wind, trending to moderate southwest in the afternoon. Freezing level around 1100 m.

SUNDAY: Cloudy. 20-60 cm of snow expected above treeline. Strong southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 1100 m. 

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. 30-55 cm of snow expected overnight above treeline, and another 10 cm through the day. Strong southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 1300 m overnight, falling to 900 m through the day.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported before 4 pm on Friday.

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Snowpack Summary

A fresh dusting of snow at treeline and above could slightly soften riding conditions over a frozen crust that exists to mountain top. 

The rest of the upper snowpack consists of hard, wind pressed surfaces and a series of crusts. 

The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well bonded.

Terrain and Travel

  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Be carefull with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Valid until: Apr 2nd, 2022 4:00PM