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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 1st, 2019–Apr 2nd, 2019

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Columbia.

Stormy weather returns later this week. Until then, remain cautious on sun-exposed slopes.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

MONDAY NIGHT: Clear, light north wind, alpine temperatures drop to -3 C.TUESDAY: Sunny, light northeast wind, freezing level up to 2000 m.WEDNESDAY: Increasing cloud with flurries starting in the afternoon, light southwest wind, freezing level up to 1800 m.THURSDAY: Scattered flurries bring 5-15 cm of new snow at higher elevations, light southwest wind, freezing level up to 2000 m.

Avalanche Summary

Riders have triggered a few small slabs (size 1) in north-facing alpine terrain over the past few days (see this MIN report for an example). Although small, they serve as a reminder to use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches could have severe consequences. Small loose wet avalanches also remain possible on sun-exposed slopes.

Snowpack Summary

Most slopes have entered a daily melt-freeze cycle, with the exception of north-facing terrain above roughly 2000 m. On these colder slopes, you may find 10-20 cm of powder or isolated wind slabs. Elsewhere, the surface has been melting each day and then freezing into a hard crust overnight. Snow is disappearing rapidly at lower elevations.