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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 30th, 2019–May 1st, 2019
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Glacier.

This is the last daily avalanche bulletin of the winter. For information on current Rogers Pass conditions, call (250) 814-5206 to talk with a Visitor Safety Specialist. Also check Avalanche Canada and Mountain Conditions for relevant reports.

Weather Forecast

An excellent regional synopsis can be found at the Avalanche Canada Mountain Weather Forecast. SPOTWX is a resource for weather forecasts at a local scale.

Snowpack Summary

The Spring snowpack relies on cold nights to create a solid crust. Below the crust, a moist, isothermal snowpack shrinks and melts. Danger levels increase with daytime warming, while danger decreases with cold, clear nights. Please see the Avalanche Canada site regarding Spring Conditions for more information on daily danger level fluctuations.

Avalanche Summary

Avalanche activity is most likely to occur in the warmest hours of the day, especially if there has NOT been a cold, clear night to refreeze the surface crusts. Be wary of storm slab avalanches after cold, snowy storms blow through. And, watch those cornices up high. Eventually they will peel off the ridges and tumble down like a massive boulder!

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Wet, loose avalanches are more likely in the warmest hours of the day, especially if there has been no refreeze of surface crusts overnight and/or with Spring rainfall.

  • Use extra caution on slopes if the snow is moist or wet.
  • Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Wind Slabs

Storm slabs and wind slabs in the Alpine / upper Tree-line are possible after cold, snowy storms blow through the region. Readjust your outlook if the weather has remained cold and stormy; it will still feel wintery up high.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2