Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 23rd, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
dsaly,
Avalanche Canada
Check for good overnight re-freeze and make sure to be off slopes before they turn mushy or wet.
Summary
Confidence
High - Uncertainty is due to the timing or intensity of solar radiation and its effect on the snowpack.
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear, 10 km/h west wind, ridgetop low temperature -3 C, freezing level falling below 1600 m, possible inversion.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, 10-20 km/h southwest wind gusting to 30 km/h, ridgetop high temperature +8 C, freezing level rising to 2500 m.
MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, accumulation trace to 5 cm, 20-40 km/h southwest wind, ridgetop high temperature +4 C, poor overnight re-freeze with freezing level hovering around 2300 m.
TUESDAY: Wet flurries, 10 cm. Light west wind, ridgetop high temperature +4 C, daytime freezing level rising above 2000 m.
Avalanche Summary
Small (size 1) wet loose avalanches were observed around Kootenay Pass on Friday.
Please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network to supplement our data stream and help fellow recreationists.
Snowpack Summary
Sun and warm temperatures have moistened the snow on most surfaces. The snowpack has transitioned to spring-time conditions, with moist snow and crusts on most slopes, and isolated and lingering winter-ish conditions at the highest shaded elevations. Overall the snowpack is strong, consisting of hard snow and various melt-freeze crusts. At ridge top, remember that cornices are large and looming.
Keep in mind that any snowpack can quickly loose strength when heat penetrates to deeper layers for the first time. Check for good overnight recovery - avoid slopes that do not get an overnight re-freeze.Â
Terrain and Travel
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Problems
Loose Wet
Use caution on sun-exposed slopes when the sun is shining. Relatively warm air and sun can pack a punch, causing loose wet avalanches that may entrain recent snow and travel far.
Keep in mind that any snowpack can quickly loose strength when heat penetrates to deeper layers for the first time. Check for good overnight recovery - avoid slopes that do not get an overnight re-freeze.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 24th, 2022 4:00PM
