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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 8th, 2024–Apr 9th, 2024
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Skagit.

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.

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.

Avalanche 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: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2