Cornices
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible - Likely
- Size
- 2–3
Cornice falls have been observed nearly every day. Some of these have been triggering slabs on the faces below. Many have run over usual travel routes.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 2 – 3, 2013Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Spring time conditions exist. Watch for increasing hazard on solar aspects as day time temperatures increase.
Avalanche problems
Loose Wet
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely - Very Likely
- Size
- 1–3
Over the past several days a spring time isothermal cycle has resulted in numerous loose wet snow avalanches up to Class 3 on steep solar aspects in the afternoon.
Wet Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely - Very Likely
- Size
- 1–3
Over the past several days a spring time isothermal cycle has produced numerous wet slab avalanches up to Class 3 on solar aspects in the afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Light snow with accumulations around 5 cm forecasted for Wednesday. Freezing levels will be around 2000 metres.
Snowpack Summary
Spring time conditions. Overnight crusts on solar aspects are breaking down by early afternoon. North aspects are dry above 2200 m. The forecasted new snow will be sitting on a hard crust on most aspects and may be easily triggered by skiers or with afternoon warming.
Avalanche Summary
Some cloud cover and light alpine winds kept things cooler today. Some isothermal loose snow avalanches on steep solar aspects were observed in afternoon.