Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 18th, 2019 3:03PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
The snowpack has been pounded by substantial rain. Loose wet avalanche activity will remain likely as the rain continues into Friday morning.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with rain, accumulation 20 to 30 mm, moderate to strong southwest wind, treeline temperature 4 C, freezing level 2500 m dropping to 1700 m.
FRIDAY: Cloudy with morning rain and afternoon clearing, accumulation 5 to 10 mm, moderate west wind, treeline temperature 2 C, freezing level 1700 m.
SATURDAY: Clear skies, light north wind, treeline temperature 3 C, freezing level 1900 m.
SUNDAY: Mix of sun and clouds, light southwest wind, treeline temperature 3 C, freezing level 2000 m.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches were reported in the region on Wednesday. It is expected that avalanche activity increased for upper elevations on Thursday due to substantial rainfall. If you have any recent observations during your travels, we would greatly appreciate it if you posted a photo or any other information to the Mountain Information Network (MIN). Thanks!
Snowpack Summary
Over 50 mm of rain fell to the mountain tops on Thursday and Thursday night. Another 5 to 10 mm is expected Friday morning, which will fall as rain everywhere except potentially snow at the very top of the highest mountains. The snowpack is rapidly melting below treeline.
Problems
Loose Wet
Heavy rain continues Thursday night into Friday morning. The likelihood of both human-triggered and natural loose wet avalanches will remain increased during periods of rain and if the sun comes out Friday afternoon.
- Minimize overhead exposure during periods of rain or sun, as avalanches could travel far.
- Avoid terrain traps like cliffs and gullies that increase the consequence of small avalanches.
- Stay off steep slopes when it is raining or southerly slopes with clear skies.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 19th, 2019 2:00PM
