Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 16th, 2024 4:00PM

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

Avalanche Canada swerner, Avalanche Canada

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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

Moderate

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

An icon showing 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

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Apr 17th, 2024 4:00PM

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