Avalanche forecast

Northwest Inland

Apr 2 – 3, 2024Avalanche Canada
View on map
Archived · expired 2 years ago

Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Open full map

Highlights

Wind slabs will likely remain a risk at higher elevations following recent snowfall and strong winds.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Expect to find wind slabs in lee terrain with recent winds and new snow.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Roughly 10 to 15 cm of new snow has buried a widespread crust. Strong winds have scoured surfaces down to the crust in most windward-facing terrain while forming deeper deposits of snow in lee terrain.

Currently, no significant concerns exist deeper in the snowpack.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 0 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 0 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Friday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Start with conservative lines and watch for clues of instability.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.

Regions covered