Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 18th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
The upper snowpack will weaken throughout the day due to warming and solar radiation, while isolated slabs may persist in steep, high alpine areas.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Despite the low danger rating, the likelihood of triggering an avalanche will increase throughout the day with warming and strong solar radiation expected.
Snowpack Summary
Recent storm snow continues to settle and bond to an underlying crust. At lower elevations and south-facing slopes a surface crust will likely form overnight.
Surface snow will deteriorate and become moist throughout the day with daytime warming and strong solar effects.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Sunny. 0 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level at valley bottoms.
Friday
Sunny. 0 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Saturday
Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with 0 to 10 cm of snow in alpine terrain. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
- Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
- Be alert to conditions that change throughout the day.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Problems
Loose Wet
The upper snowpack may become unstable with daytime warming and solar effect, particularly in steep, south-facing terrain.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 19th, 2024 4:00PM
