Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 25th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

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Continuously assess conditions as you gain elevation. Winter conditions persist at higher elevations.

New storm slabs could form where precipitation falls as snow.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the past week.

If you have any recent photos or observations, please submit them to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.

Snowpack Summary

Storm snow will continue to accumulate at higher elevations. This snow may overlie a crust that it might not bond well too. Below treeline rain will keep the surface wet or moist where snow still exists. Most below treeline terrain is already snow free.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of new snow at treeline and above. 5 to 15 km/h southeast alpine wind.  Freezing level around 1700 m.

Friday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow in the alpine. 5 to 10 km/h variable alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud with 5 to 10 cm of new snow at treeline and above. 15 to 30 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level around 1500 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with up to 20 cm of new snow. 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
  • Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing Storm Slabs

Winter conditions persist at higher elevations. Storm and wind slabs may still be found where precipitation falls as snow.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 28th, 2024 4:00PM

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