Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 5th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
Cold winter snow may still exist on northerly alpine slopes.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Localized loose wet avalanches may still be possible on steep slopes during sunny breaks.
Snowpack Summary
At lower elevations, a moist snowpack or a surface crust is found. At higher elevations, 0 to 15 cm of recent snow has accumulated over a crust or moist snow. Snow surface of high north-facing alpine slopes remains dry.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly clear. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of new snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Monday
Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of new snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1000 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.
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
Valid until: Apr 6th, 2024 4:00PM
