Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 26th, 2019 3:53PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
Last Avalanche Forecast for the season. For additional information check out our Spring Conditions page at: https://goo.gl/cpx8Dq
Summary
Confidence
Low - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
Friday Night: Mainly cloudy with flurries, accumulation 5-10 cm. Light to moderate southwest winds. Alpine high temperatures around -2 C with freezing levels to 1200 metres.
Saturday: Mainly cloudy with flurries, accumulation 5-15 cm. Moderate southwest winds. Alpine high temperatures around -1 with freezing levels to 1400 metres.
Sunday: Mainly cloudy. Moderate northeast wind. Alpine high temperatures around 0 with freezing levels to 1600 metres.
Monday: Mix of sun and cloud. Light northeast wind. Alpine high temperatures around 1 with freezing levels to 1700 metres.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region. Please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
In most places a combination of rain and/or warm temperatures has likely made the surface snow moist or wet. High elevation alpine and especially north aspects may still hold dry snow. If there has been a good overnight freeze, you may find a supportive crust on the surface. The mid and lower snowpack pack are likely a mixture of moist snow and crusts. Below treeline the snowpack is mostly melting away.
Problems
Wind Slabs
New snow possibly accumulating overnight Friday through the day Saturday combined with primarily southwest winds is likely to create fresh wind slabs in the lee of terrain features.
- Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Rain at lower elevations will keep the surface snow moist or wet and promote sluffing in steep terrain.
- A moist/wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches all indicate increased instability.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 27th, 2019 2:00PM
