Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 3rd, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet and Persistent Slabs.
aaron beardmore,
Avalanche Canada
We have switched to spring ratings. We are expecting mild overnight freezes with warm daytime highs. Now is the time of year to start early and finish early.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Cloud cover and very light precip (likely rain) is expected for the next few days. The wind will increase significantly on Monday night, from the west. The freezing level is expected to go to 2300m also.
Snowpack Summary
Expect surface crusts on all aspects (expect high due North aspects) with moist snow underneath. Crusts will rapidly break down with daytime heating or sun exposure. In many places the snowpack is sitting on a deep persistent of facets that has been avalanching to size 3.5 with solar heating over previous days.
Avalanche Summary
Slightly cooler temperature and light cloud cover have helped to reduce natural avalanches. No avalanches observed or reported today.
Confidence
Problems
Loose Wet
Watch steep, rocky areas/gullies if the sun comes out.
- Minimize exposure when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
The snow pack remains warm after the past couple of days. There are several buried sun crusts in the upper snowpack and it remains possible to trigger these layers once the surface crusts break down with any prolonged heating from the sun.
- Travel early before the heat of the day, and avoid big slopes in the afternoon.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 4th, 2016 4:00PM
