Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 16th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
swerner,
Avalanche Canada
Wet loose avalanches are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes. Where a thick surface crust exists avalanche activity will be unlikely.
Give cornices a wide berth from above and below.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche reports by 4 pm Tuesday. Solar radiation and warming may initiate small, isolated wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Pockets of wind affected snow may linger on high north-facing slopes. Where a thick surface crust exists avalanche activity is unlikely.
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust likely exists at all elevations, except on high north-facing slopes. Small pockets of wind-affected dry snow still exist on north-facing alpine slopes. Watch for moist, unstable snow on southerly slopes with sun and warm temperatures.
Below treeline elevations have minimal snow cover, if any at all. Expect challenging travel conditions with hazards like rocks, stumps and open creeks.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear with a few clouds. 20-30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperatures near -6°C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10-30 km/h northerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C. Freezing level near 1700 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 20-30 km/h northerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C. Freezing level around 1700 m.
Friday
Sunny. 10-20 km/h easterly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0°C. Freezing level 2100 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 careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Problems
Loose Wet
Avalanches are most likely on steep, sun-affected slopes and during rising temperatures.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 17th, 2024 4:00PM
