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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 13th, 2025–Apr 14th, 2025
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
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

Regions: Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, South Rockies.

Periods of low danger are a good time to increase your exposure if you have verified that conditions match the bulletin

Avalanches are unlikely when a thick surface crust is present

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported this week, however, field observations have been extremely limited.

Looking forward, we expect there may be potential for small wet loose avalanches during the warmest parts of the day.

If you head to the backcountry this weekend, please consider submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 15 cm of new snow fell in the region Saturday night, with the highest amounts coming east of the Continental Divide. In most areas, the new snow has already melted and refrozen into a new sun crust, adding to an already thick underlying crust. The exception will be shady upper elevation slopes that may still hold some dry snow.

There are no layers of concern in the mid and lower snowpack. The snowpack is rapidly melting out at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Clear. 25 to 35 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature low -8 °C. Freezing level 2000 m, then falling to valley bottom.

Monday

Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level rising to 2500 m.

Tuesday

Sunny. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +7 °C. Freezing level rising to 2700 m.

Wednesday

Sunny, then increasing clouds in the afternoon with isolated flurries. 15 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
  • Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Remain cautious on sun-exposed slopes during the warmest parts of the day, especially if the snow surface is moist or wet. Use appropriate sluff management techniques.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5