Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 5th, 2018 3:53PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
pgoddard,
Avalanche Canada
Avalanche activity is possible on steep solar aspects if the sun peeks out.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY: Light snow, falling as rain below about 1700 m. Light southerly winds. Freezing level near 1800 m.SATURDAY: Light snow, falling as rain below about 1800 m. Light winds. Freezing level near 1900 m.SUNDAY: Light snow. Light winds. Freezing level near 1200 m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Rain fell on the snowpack below treeline on Thursday. Snow fell at higher elevations, potentially creating new storm slabs. Recent snow overlies variable surfaces including crusts and facets, which are more likely to be problematic on shady aspects. The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong.At treeline and below, a strong spring snowpack exists. Rain may break down surface crusts, but the snowpack is expected to regain strength once the temperature drops again.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm slabs could be triggered with the weight of a person in alpine areas.
Use conservative route selection: choose moderate angled and supported terrain with low consequence.Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from new snow, wind or rain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 6th, 2018 2:00PM
