Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 17th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
Even small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain.
Evaluate your line and the snowpack conditions before you commit to it.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed recently, but field observations have been very limited.
If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting your observations to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of recent snow may be covering thick melt-freeze crust. This crust should break down and soften during daytime warming on sunny slopes and at lower elevations below treeline. The upper 30 to 50 cm of the snowpack consists of various melt-freeze layers. The lower snowpack contains old weak layers that are no longer considered a concern.
Cornices are large this time of year and may become weak with daytime warming. They should generally be avoided.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature - 1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 15 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.
Saturday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Adjust your travel plans accordingly to the changing conditions of elevation and time of day.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Valid until: Apr 18th, 2024 4:00PM
