Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 23rd, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

Avalanche Canada ahanna, Avalanche Canada

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Kootenay Boundary, Lizard-Flathead, Kokanee, Retallack, Valhalla, Whatshan, Crawford, Moyie, St. Mary, Bonnington, Grohman, Kootenay Pass, Norns, Rossland, South Okanagan, Ymir, Akamina, Flathead, Lizard, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Evaluate steep lines for pockets of wind slab, even small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A few isolated, small (size 1) wind slabs were triggered by riders on Monday. Otherwise, no new avalanches were observed.

Snowpack Summary

Widespread crusty surfaces exist on all but high north-facing alpine terrain, where snow is dry and likely wind affected. There are no deeper concerns at this time.

Weather Summary

Tuesday night

Clear. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level rising to 2300 m.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow at upper elevations. 10 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Valid until: Apr 24th, 2024 4:00PM

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