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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 8th, 2025–Apr 9th, 2025
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, South Rockies.

Watch for wind loaded pockets in the alpine.

Practice good travel habits in case something unexpected happens.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Over the weekend, small wet loose avalanches were reported to size 1.

On Friday, skiers remotely triggered a slab on a northeasterly lee ridge feature at treeline near Mt. Fisher.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 10 cm of new snow likely sits on a crust at higher elevations, transitioning to moist snow below 2000 m. High alpine north facing slopes may still hold dry snow above a thick crust from late March.

The snowpack is quickly disappearing below treeline.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 40 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy. 40 to 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2800 m.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud with 5 to 15 cm. 20 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • This is a good time for exploring terrain.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Riders may trigger small pockets of wind slab in extreme terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5