Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 25th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is high, and the below treeline rating is high. Known problems include Loose Wet.

Avalanche Canada Marc Ledwidge, Avalanche Canada

The amount of rain and the amount of overnight crust recovery will determine the actual danger level for the next few days. It is spring and currently the potential for large wet snow avalanches is there.

Summary

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet
High freezing levels, minimal overnight recovery and rain showers have resulted in moist surface snow and many loose wet avalanches on all aspects. Rain forecasted for the next 24 hours will compound this problem.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely - Very Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Apr 26th, 2012 4:00PM