Loose Dry
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–3
In many areas this new snow will sit on a crust. Initial bonding will be poor. Steep gullies will be especially problematic.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 3 – 4, 2015Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
Highlights
At this point snowfall amounts could be up to 35cm. It looks the exact path of the up slope could drift either way. Stay tuned, and be prepared for the hazard to rise accordingly.
Avalanche problems
Storm Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–4
These new storm slabs will combine with the existing windslabs and create a wide spread avalanche problem. Watch for localized wind loading patterns and assess wind loaded areas carefully.
Deep Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 2–5
There is a chance this deep layer could wake up with the very rapid loading pattern expected tomorrow.
Confidence
Fair - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Weather Forecast
Snow, heavy at times for tomorrow. Forecasts vary, but we can hopefully expect anywhere from 25-35cm's. The really good news is that freezing levels will drop before the storm arrive. Valley bottom tonight, and 1800m tomorrow. The winds will be enough to form storm slabs. Mostly light winds are expected, but gusts will reach into the moderate range. The direction will be variable pre-storm, but settle down to an easterly flow by late afternoon. Alpine temps will hopefully reach -3.
Avalanche Summary
Nothing new today
Snowpack Summary
Up to 2200m the snowpack has recovered from the extended thaw last week. Crusts are prevalent all the way up to the alpine right now. The alpine region reportedly has some good skiing in sheltered north aspects. Windslabs are present in specific areas 2400m and above.