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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 22nd, 2024–Apr 23rd, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Haines Pass.

Triggering large persistent slab avalanches may remain possible in specific alpine areas.

Avoid steep or convex slopes in the alpine where triggering slabs is more likely.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Sunday.

Numerous recent slab avalanches up to size 2.5 were reported on a variety of aspects in the alpine on Saturday.

The slab avalanches likely failed on either a crust or a weak layer of surface hoar, depending on the aspect of the slope. Strong solar radiation often increases the likelihood of triggering both loose and slab avalanches. See MIN 1 and 2.

Snowpack Summary

A mix of wind affected and soft snow can be found in the alpine. Sunny aspects have a crust on the surface that may soften with daytime heating.

A few large slab avalanches were recently reported on a variety of aspects on steep alpine slopes. They likely failed on either a crust or a weak layer of surface hoar down 30 to 70 cm.

Cornices are large and looming at this time of year.

Weather Summary

Monday night

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 600 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be aware of the potential for surprisingly large avalanches due to deeply buried weak layers.
  • Avoid steep convex slopes.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
  • Cornice failures could trigger very large and destructive avalanches.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Avalanche Problems

Persistent Slabs

A few large slab avalanches were recently reported on a variety of aspects on steep alpine slopes. They likely failed on either a crust or a weak layer of surface hoar down 30 to 70 cm.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5