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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 8th, 2024–Apr 9th, 2024
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
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
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: Taseko.

Freshly formed storm slabs will be most reactive in wind affected terrain.

Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

Forecast snow and wind Monday night will likely form storm slabs reactive to human triggers on Tuesday.

If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 20 cm forecast snow and wind will form storm slabs that will likely be reactive to human triggers on Tuesday.

The new snow overlies a crust on all slopes except true north facing terrain at upper elevations where the previous snow remained dry.

The facet/crust layer that produced large avalanches during early March is down 150-250 cm. It is currently considered to be dormant in most locations.

Many areas below treeline are either snow free or have very thin snow coverage. Expect difficult travel at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Snow, 10 to 20 cm (rain below 900m). 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with isolated flurries, 3 to 5 cm. 40 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1300 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

  • Choose conservative terrain and watch for clues of instability.
  • Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.
  • Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

10 to 20 cm forecast snow and strong wind will form storm slabs that will likely be reactive to human triggers, especially in wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2