Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

No recent avalanche reports by 4 pm on Wednesday. Sunshine and rising temperatures may weaken the surface snow and initiate small wet loose avalanches on southerly-facing slopes. Use caution on north-facing slopes in the alpine as they may host pockets of wind slab.

If you head into the backcountry, please submit any observations or photos to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.

Watch for moist, unstable snow on southerly slopes with sun and warm temperatures. Wind-affected dry snow may exist only on high north-facing alpine slopes. Where a crust exists expect limited avalanche activity.

Below treeline elevations have minimal snow cover if any at all. Expect challenging travel conditions with hazards like rocks, stumps, and open creeks.

Wednesday Night

Clear with a few lingering clouds. 20-30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperatures near +3°C. Freezing levels 1400 m.

Thursday

Sunny with few clouds. 15-30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5°C. Freezing level near 1700 m.

Friday

Sunny. 25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +6°C. Freezing level near 1900 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with new snow/ rain 5 to 15 mm. 40-50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +6°C. Freezing level 2000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.