Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Expect storm slab formation on Tuesday with new snow, strong winds, and cooling temperatures.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
We expect recent warm temperatures and forecast heavy precipitation to produce a natural avalanche cycle at higher elevations.
Snowpack Summary
New rain and snow will fall atop generally moist snow surfaces or variable crusts. Dry snow may persist on the highest north-facing alpine slopes, but this is likely becoming increasingly hard to find.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong. At lower elevations, spring is quickly approaching.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 mm of rain. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 10 to 30 mm of rain and/or snow. Freezing level drops to 1200 m through the day. 70 to 90 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 2 to 8 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
- Watch for changing conditions today, storm slabs may become increasingly reactive.
- Snow is accumulating at higher elevations despite lower elevations being almost snow free
Problems
Storm Slabs
Anticipate storm slab size, and likelihood to increase throughout the day. Loose wet avalanche activity may persist at lower elevations where precipitation could fall as rain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
