Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Heavy snow and strong winds will result in dangerous avalanche condidtions.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
We anticipate natural avalanche activity to increase with forecast heavy precipitation and strong winds.
Snowpack Summary
New snow has buried a widespread crust on all south-facing and below-treeline terrain. Weak facets or surface hoar may exist just below the new snow in sheltered north-facing terrain features.
Various weak layers, including crusts, facets, and/or surface hoar exist approximately 50 to 100 cm below the surface. An additional crust and facet layer may be found 100 to 150+ cm below the surface. These layers are trending into dormancy, however, lingering concern remains for human-triggering these persistent weak layers.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with 20 to 40 cm of snow. 50 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Storm snow and wind is forming touchy slabs. Use caution in lee areas in the alpine and treeline.
- Keep in mind the crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.
- Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Heavy snow and strong winds beginning Monday night will produce a widespread storm and wind slab problem.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
