Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 23rd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
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Be prepared to dial back your terrain choice as new snow accumulates.
New snow may not bond well to the underlying crust.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Observations are very limited on the Island this time of year.
If you have any recent photos or observations, please submit them to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.
Snowpack Summary
Over 20 cm of new snow may accumulate over a crust on all aspects at higher elevations. New wind slabs could form on easterly slopes near ridge crests. Below treeline rain will keep the snow surface wet or moist where snow still exists. Most below treeline terrain is already snow free.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Increasing cloud with 3 to 8 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 5 to 15 km/h variable alpine wind. Freezing level falling to 1600 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with up to 15 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 5 to 15 km/h west alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 10 to 20 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1400 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 mm of rain. 5 to 15 km/h variable alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
Problems
Storm Slabs
New snow and westerly winds will likely form storm and wind slabs. These slabs may not bond well to the underlying crust.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 24th, 2024 4:00PM
