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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 24th, 2025–Apr 25th, 2025
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
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
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: Bonnington, Grohman, Kokanee, Kootenay Boundary, Kootenay Pass, Norns, North Okanagan, Rossland, South Okanagan, Valhalla, Ymir.

Start early and time your exposure to be out of serious avalanche terrain during the hottest parts of the day.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche reports, but observations are very limited.

If you're heading into the backcountry, please share what you see on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Some dry snow may still remain on shady northerly aspects in the high alpine.

A typical spring diurnal pattern is in effect: daytime warming melts the upper snowpack, while overnight cooling usually forms a crust at higher elevations. Freezing levels are expected to soar to 3000 m over the next couple of days, with very limited cooling and crust recovery overnight.

Lower elevations will not refreeze and are experiencing an all-melt, no freeze scenario, and are melting out quickly.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Clear. 15 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Friday

Sunny. 10 to 25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.

Saturday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 15 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 9 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 8 °C. Freezing level 2800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
  • Use appropriate sluff management techniques.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Start your day early and be out of avalanche terrain during the heat of the day.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Wet loose avalanche activity is expected to increase under strong sunshine and high freezing levels. The greatest hazard will be on steep slopes where the snowpack has gone isothermal and wet sluffs may gouge deeply.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2