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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 23rd, 2019–Apr 24th, 2019
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kootenay Boundary.

If temperatures remain warm, rain soaked wet slabs releasing on crust layers are still possible.

Confidence

Moderate - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy / Light, westerly winds / Alpine low -1 C / Freezing level 2000 m.

WEDNESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light, northwesterly winds / Alpine high 4 C / Freezing level 2100 m.

THURSDAY: Sunny / Light, southwesterly winds / Alpine high 5 C / Freezing level 2300 m.

FRIDAY: Cloudy with isolated rain showers; 1-3 mm / Light, southwesterly winds / Alpine high 3 C / Freezing level 2000 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Monday. However, there are currently very few professional observers submitting daily observations. Please submit your observations to the MIN. Photos of avalanches or current conditions are particularly useful.

On Saturday, natural and skier triggered loose wet avalanches to size 1.5 were reported on all aspects at treeline and above.

Snowpack Summary

Rain to mountain-tops Thursday night soaked 20-40 cm of recent snow and initiated a loose wet avalanche cycle at treeline and above on Friday. Below treeline, the snow is isothermal (0 C throughout the snowpack) and disappearing rapidly.

As temperatures cool, we will enter a diurnal cycle during which the hazard will be low in the mornings, if there was a strong overnight freeze, and elevate throughout the day depending on warming and solar radiation. Hazard ratings are for the peak hazard expected during each day.

Avalanche Problems

Wet Slabs

If temperatures remain warm, wet slabs releasing on crust layers are still possible.

  • If the snow is wet, mushy, or feeling bottomless, its time to go home.
  • Pay attention to changing conditions with elevation/aspect.

Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Loose Wet

If temperatures remain warm and the solar radiation is strong, loose wet avalanches are still possible.

  • A moist/wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural avalanches all indicate a weakening snowpack.
  • Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5