Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 8th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jsmith,
Avalanche Canada
New snow and southwest wind may form wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.
Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region on Sunday.
A rider triggered size 1.5 wind slab was reported on a northwest aspect in the alpine on Saturday. See MIN.
If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm forecast snow and southwest wind may form wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.
Below the new snow is a crust everywhere except true north facing terrain at upper elevations.
The facet/crust layer that produced large avalanches during early March is down 80 to 150 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
Cloudy with flurries, 3 to 10 cm snow. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5° C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 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
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Problems
Wind Slabs
New snow and southwest wind may form wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 9th, 2024 4:00PM
