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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 22nd, 2024–Apr 23rd, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, North Shore, Powell River, Sasquatch, Skagit, Sky Pilot, South Coast, Stave, Tetrahedron.

Assess steep lines for wind slabs before committing.

Forecast confidence is limited this time of year due to few observations.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported. We expect small slabs may have occurred on Sunday with the fresh snow and strong winds.

If you have any recent photos or observations, please submit them to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.

Snowpack Summary

On high north facing terrain up to 30 cm of dry snow over a crust may be found.  A new crust will likely be found on all other aspects and elevations. This crust will likely become moist throughout the day with rising temperatures and solar input.

Below treeline terrain is snow free or has very low snow cover. Travel conditions are challenging with exposed rocks, stumps, and open creeks.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level around 2100 m.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level around 2400 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with up to 2 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind. Freezing level around 2000 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 10 to 20 km/h southwest alpine wind.  Freezing level around 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
  • Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
  • Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet
  • Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Pockets of wind slab may be found on High north facing terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2