Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 17th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
Assess for warming-related avalanche problems during the heat of the day.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received any reports of new avalanches, although a few riders reported sluffing in steep alpine terrain. Looking forward, daytime warming will increase the likelihood of wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Cornice falls are also possible.
Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
A wind affected snow surface is found in the alpine. Wind-sheltered terrain may hold settled soft snow. Steep sun-exposed slopes will moisten with daytime warming and freeze into a hard melt-freeze crust overnight.
Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Clear skies. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level rising to 1700 m.
Friday
Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.
Saturday
Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Problems
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanches could occur on steep sun exposed slopes during the heat of the day. Cornices are also large and may weaken with daytime warming.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 18th, 2024 4:00PM
