Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 4th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
Even short windows of sun may be enough to initiate wet loose avalanches. Watch for surface snow becoming moist and avoid steep terrain, especially where terrain traps are present.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Numerous natural and rider triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 2 were reported on all aspects and elevations on Wednesday.
Snowpack Summary
7 to 12 cm of new snow has buried a surface crust on all aspects and elevations.
A persistent weak layer of facets sits on top of a second buried crust down 80 to 180 cm. This layer is unlikely to be human-triggered in areas where a thick crust above the weak layer is present.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with isolated flurries, 5 to 8 cm. 20 to 25 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3° C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 2 to 4 cm of snow. 15 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3° C. Freezing level 1900 m.
Saturday
Cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0° C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Sunday
Partly cloudy, 10 to 15 km/h ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0° C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Loose avalanches may start small but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
Problems
Loose Wet
10 to 12 cm of new snow may become moist with even short windows of sun.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 5th, 2024 4:00PM
