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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 31st, 2019–Apr 1st, 2019

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kootenay Boundary.

The weather pattern looks to change midweek. In the meantime enjoy a few more days of warm and sunny spring conditions.

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / light east wind / alpine temperature 0 C / freezing level 2000 mTUESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / light northeast wind / alpine temperature 1 C / freezing level 2000 mWEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries / moderate southwest wind / alpine temperature -1 C / freezing level 1800 m

Avalanche Summary

There have been no new reports of recent avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

At upper elevations on north aspects, recent new snow from early last week is bonding well with the melt-freeze crust or moist snow below. At lower elevations, expect to see a supportive crust on or near the surface if there is a good overnight freeze. This crust sits above a largely moist or wet snowpack.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

If the sun comes out for an extended period of time in the afternoon, there may be an increased the likelihood of thin loose wet avalanches running in steep terrain.

Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.Cornices become weak with daytime heating, travel early on exposed slopes.

Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5