Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 11th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet and Persistent Slabs.
LG,
Avalanche Canada
A big warm-up is on the way for the weekend. Afternoon temps are forecast to rise close to +20 in the valley. During this period, avoid all avalanche terrain when temps rise in the afternoons. Start early and finish early, avalanche hazard reflects peak daytime warming.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Natural windslabs to size 1.5 observed in the alpine and upper treeline and natural wet loose on solar slopes to size 1 observed this week.
Snowpack Summary
Alpine - Recent SW winds have formed thin stubborn windslabs in lee features. Fetches are scoured to rocks and old crusts. Feb 03 crust/facets may still exist at high elevations and are down 100-120 cms
Tree Line - Wind affected snow at this elevation has been settling with warm temps. This overlies a well-settled lower snowpack.
Below Treeline - Moist faceted snow to ground with a new surface crust forming overnight. Most solar aspects are now below threshold for avalanches
Weather Summary
Fri
An alpine high of +5°C with broken skies. Winds moderate SW
Sat
Mostly clear skies with an alpine high of +10°C. Light SW winds
Sun
Clear with an alpine high of +12°C. Light SW winds, little overnight refreeze expected.
For more info: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
With warm temps this weekend this layer may become triggerable again.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 14th, 2024 4:00PM
