Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Rising freezing levels and solar radiation will destabilize the upper snowpack and new snow initiating wet loose avalanches in steep terrain.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 22 – 23, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Check how well the recent snow is bonding, and manage your exposure to sun-exposed slopes. Back off if the snow is wet and slushy.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported, but observations are very limited.
Snowpack Summary
Upper elevations may have 10 to 20 cm of recent snow over melt-freeze crusts. A typical spring diurnal pattern is underway: daytime warmth moistens the upper snowpack, while overnight cooling usually forms a hard crust at higher elevations. Lower elevations may not refreeze and are melting out quickly.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear periods. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and few clouds. 10 to 15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Friday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.