Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 11th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Use caution in wind-affected terrain, human-triggered wind slab avalanches remain possible.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported in this region over the past few days. However, field observations are currently very limited.
If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. 🙏
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of recent snowfall overlie 10 to 15 cm of settling snow that has been redistributed by strong southwest winds into wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.
Below the recent snow is a crust everywhere except true north-facing terrain at upper elevations.
Many areas below treeline are either snow-free or have very thin snow coverage. Expect difficult travel at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with 5 to 10 of new snow accumulation above the rain-snow line. 20 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Cloudy with afternoon clearings. Light variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature reaches a high of +1 °C. Freezing level rises to 1800 m.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature reaches a high of +5 °C. Freezing level rises to 2500 m.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 15 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Stay off recently wind loaded slopes until they have had a chance to stabilize.
- Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.
- Avoid being on or under sun exposed slopes.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent snowfall and southwest winds may have formed wind slabs in lee terrain features in the alpine and treeline.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 12th, 2024 4:00PM
