Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 25th, 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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Continuously assess conditions as you gain elevation. Winter conditions persist at higher elevations.
New wind slabs could form where precipitation falls as snow.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
One natural and one human triggered cornice fall has been reported in the past couple days.
If you have any recent photos or observations, please submit them to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.
Snowpack Summary
Storm snow will continue to accumulate at higher elevations. This snow may overlie a crust that it might not bond well too. Below treeline rain will keep the surface wet or moist where snow still exists. Most below treeline terrain is already snow free.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow at treeline and above. 10 to 25 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level around 1600 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow at treeline and above. 15 to 25 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1800 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of new snow at treeline and above. 20 to 40 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level around 1700 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with up to 15 cm of new snow. 40 to 60 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level around 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Minimize your exposure time below cornices.
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Winter conditions can still be found at treeline and above. Wind slabs will likely be largest and most reactive on Sunday. Wind slabs may not bond well to the underlying crust.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 28th, 2024 4:00PM
