Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 2nd, 2019 3:22PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

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Minimize exposure to steep slopes as temperatures warm through the day, especially in areas with fresh snow.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY NIGHT - Mostly clear / light south wind / alpine low temperature near -2 / weak temperature inversionWEDNESDAY - Cloudy with scattered flurries, up to 10 cm accumulation / southwest wind, 15-25 gusting to 50 km/h / alpine high temperature near +1 / freezing level 1900 m THURSDAY - Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries, trace accumulation / southwest wind, 15-25 gusting to 55 km/h / alpine high temperature near +1 / freezing level 2000 m FRIDAY - Scattered flurries, 5-10 cm accumulation / southwest wind, 25 gusting to 55 km/h / alpine high temperature near +3 / freezing level 2100 m

Avalanche Summary

If the sun comes out for prolonged periods of time, the chances of loose avalanches will increase, especially in areas with fresh snow.Last Wednesday, there were reports of a few size 1 loose wet avalanches in the Fernie area.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack on sun exposed slopes in the alpine and all aspects at treeline and below may become moist or wet during the heat of the day, especially if the sun comes out. With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up each day.Steep, north facing alpine terrain, still holds a cold, dry snowpack where well settled slab sits over weak facets (sugary snow). Human triggering of persistent slabs on this layer may still be possible; especially in rocky alpine terrain with a shallow or highly variable depth snowpack.

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet
The likelihood of loose wet avalanches will increase as through the day as temperatures rise, especially in areas where new snow accumulates.
Be cautious of sluffing in steep terrain.Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.Use extra caution on slopes if the snow is moist or wet.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 3rd, 2019 2:00PM