Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 18th, 2016 4:00PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Wet.

Avalanche Canada aaron beardmore, Avalanche Canada

High freezing levels (3800m!) and poor overnight recovery are expected until Thursday. Time to get the mountain bike out of the garage.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Freezing level will climb to 3800m and remain there until Thursday based on our weather models. Little overnight recovery will occur if this becomes true.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack is enduring repeated freeze/thaw cycles. The last few days the overnight freeze was substantial but this will change as of today. Avalanche danger predominantly relates to temperature under these conditions (spring).

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed or reported today however it is likely that afternoon loose/wet avalanches are a daily occurrence.

Confidence

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet

Little overnight recovery is expected over the next few days. If it is not significantly frozen when you start you trip early in the morning, make other plans.

  • Travel early on frozen crusts before the heat of the day.
  • Watch for clues, like sluffing off of cliffs, that the snowpack is warming up.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Very Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 19th, 2016 4:00PM