Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 5th, 2022 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Mikey,
Avalanche Canada
Good Spring skiing with the recent snow.
Summary
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
Wednesday morning will start off around -10c and warm up to -4c in the alpine. Skies will be a mix of sun and cloud with light flurries in the morning. Winds are forecast at 30km/hr from the West along with a 2150m freezing level.
Avalanche Summary
Forecaster went up to Smuts pass today. The only avalanches that were observed likely occurred Monday night and were size 1 sluffs in very steep terrain.
Snowpack Summary
An additional 15-20cm fell Monday night and is bonding well with the previous snow fall. There is now approximately 20-25cm sitting on top of the crust. Winds have been strong lately, so expect to find some wind slabs in lee and cross loaded features in the alpine.
Terrain and Travel
- Pay attention to isolated alpine features as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and wind exposure.
Problems
Wind Slabs
The storm snow s mostly bonding well on the temperature and sun crusts.
Aspects: North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 6th, 2022 3:00PM
