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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 5th, 2024–Apr 6th, 2024
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

Mainly cloudy and cool at upper elevations will maintain surface crusts and keep the avalanche danger at Low.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Expect to find a melt-freeze crust or moist snow on the surface. The remainder of the snowpack, below the crust, is generally settled and well-bonded.

Below treeline, slopes are largely below the threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Mainly clear. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Saturday

Mainly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow above 1200 m. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Sunday

Mainly cloudy with 1 to 2 cm of snow above 1200 m. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Monday

Mainly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow above 1400 m. 30 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Lingering wind slabs may be a concern in steep high alpine terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5