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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 5th, 2024–Apr 6th, 2024

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.

Regions

Long Range Mountains, Corner Brook, Gros Morne, Northern Peninsula.

Rideable snow can still be found in isolated features with weak cornices hanging above.

Late-season access is thin and challenging, watch for open creeks and thin snow bridges.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported this week. Cornice failures have been noted, and while they didn't trigger an avalanche on the slope below they are hazardous on their own.

Looking forward cornice falls remain possible, and wet avalanches are a concern on steep slopes on sunny and warm days.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack has continued to shrink from the previous rain and mild temperatures. Some eastern faces in the Tablelands remain above threshold (for riding and avalanche activity). A weak crust likely sits at the surface with uncohesive partially refrozen snow below. Weakened cornices sit above north and east facing terrain features. Check out the photos below.

Terrain south of Corner Brook may see up to 10 cm of snow overnight, falling over bare rock or very minimal amounts of remaining snow, well below threshold for riding conditions.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Cloudy with easterly winds 50-60 km/h at ridgetop. Isolated flurries possible for most areas except for south of Corner Brook which may see up to 10 cm of mixed rain and snow as freezing level drops to sea level.

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud with northeast winds 40-50 km/h. Freezing levels rise to 500 m. Alpine temperature around 0 C. No precipitation expected.

Sunday

Sunny with 30-40 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. No precipitation expected. Freezing levels rise to 800 m. Alpine temperatures reach +3 C.

Monday

Sunny with 20-30 km/h northwest ridgetop winds. No precipitation expected. Freezing levels rise to 800 m. Alpine temperatures reach +3C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Large cornice falls are dangerous on their own.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).

Problems

Cornices

Cornice Fall is the release of an overhanging mass of snow that forms as the wind moves snow over a sharp terrain feature, such as a ridge, and deposits snow on the downwind (leeward) side. Cornices range in size from small wind drifts of soft snow to large overhangs of hard snow that are 30 feet (10 meters) or taller. They can break off the terrain suddenly and pull back onto the ridge top and catch people by surprise even on the flat ground above the slope. Even small cornices can have enough mass to be destructive and deadly. Cornice Fall can entrain loose surface snow or trigger slab avalanches.