Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 25th, 2023 8:00AM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

Avalanche Canada LG, Avalanche Canada

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Hazard will be increased with daytime warming, pay special attention to solar slopes especially if the sky clears.

Travel may be very difficult in the afternoon as snowpack transitions to isothermal.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Earlier this week a small wet loose cycle occurred in the new surface snow. Avalanches to size 2 were observed on all aspects.

Snowpack Summary

Warm daytime temps and strong overnight refreezes have formed a surface crust complex on all aspects at all elevations. In the afternoon expect snow to turn isothermal. The January melt freeze crust is buried up to 100cm. Alpine and Treeline midpack is well settled and overlies basal facets and depth hoar. Most places the snowpack is now moist to ground.

Weather Summary

Tues-Thurs

Temps continue to rise over the next three days. Alpine temps near +5 are possible with broken skies. Some convective flurries are possible over the next couple days before the larger high-pressure ridge sets up on the weekend. Winds will be moderate SW.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid steep slopes when air temperatures are warm, or solar radiation is strong.

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

Expecting more reactivity on steep solar slopes especially in the PM.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 27th, 2023 4:00PM

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