Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 5th, 2024 11:30AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Cornices.
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Avalanche Canada
Rideable snow can still be found in isolated features with weak cornices hanging above.
Late-season access is thin and challenging, watch for open creeks and thin snow bridges.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported this week. Cornice failures have been noted, and while they didn't trigger an avalanche on the slope below they are hazardous on their own.
Looking forward cornice falls remain possible, and wet avalanches are a concern on steep slopes on sunny and warm days.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack has continued to shrink from the previous rain and mild temperatures. Some eastern faces in the Tablelands remain above threshold (for riding and avalanche activity). A weak crust likely sits at the surface with uncohesive partially refrozen snow below. Weakened cornices sit above north and east facing terrain features. Check out the photos below.
Terrain south of Corner Brook may see up to 10 cm of snow overnight, falling over bare rock or very minimal amounts of remaining snow, well below threshold for riding conditions.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy with easterly winds 50-60 km/h at ridgetop. Isolated flurries possible for most areas except for south of Corner Brook which may see up to 10 cm of mixed rain and snow as freezing level drops to sea level.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud with northeast winds 40-50 km/h. Freezing levels rise to 500 m. Alpine temperature around 0 C. No precipitation expected.
Sunday
Sunny with 30-40 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. No precipitation expected. Freezing levels rise to 800 m. Alpine temperatures reach +3 C.
Monday
Sunny with 20-30 km/h northwest ridgetop winds. No precipitation expected. Freezing levels rise to 800 m. Alpine temperatures reach +3C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Large cornice falls are dangerous on their own.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).
Problems
Cornices
Use caution travelling near cornices, on ridgelines and on the slope below. Cornice falls are unpredictable.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 6th, 2024 11:30AM
