Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 8th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is considerable, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

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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.

Summary

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.

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing 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

Valid until: Apr 9th, 2024 4:00PM

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