Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 8th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
jsmith,
Avalanche Canada
Freshly formed storm slabs will be most reactive in wind affected terrain.
Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
Forecast snow and wind Monday night will likely form storm slabs reactive to human triggers on Tuesday.
If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
15 to 25 cm forecast snow and wind will form storm slabs that will likely be reactive to human triggers on Tuesday.
Below the new 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
Monday Night
Snow, 15 to 25 cm (rain below 900 m). 50 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Choose conservative terrain and watch for clues of instability.
- Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
Problems
Storm Slabs
15 to 25 cm forecast snow and strong wind will form storm slabs that will likely be reactive to human triggers, especially in wind affected terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 9th, 2024 4:00PM
