Avalanche Forecast

Strong sunshine and rising temperatures produced loose wet avalanches over the past few days, most notable on sun-affected slopes - check out this MIN for more details from Friday (photo below). With cooler temperatures forecast for Monday, avalanche activity is expected to decrease.

If you head into the backcountry, please submit any observations or photos to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.

A widespread surface crust likely exists at all elevations, except high-altitude north-facing slopes. This is expected to limit avalanche activity. Small pockets of wind-affected dry snow may exist on north-facing alpine slopes - watch for reactivity here. Another widespread crust can be found up to 20 cm deep.

Below treeline elevations have minimal snow cover if any at all. Expect challenging travel conditions with hazards like rocks, stumps, and open creeks.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. 30-40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level drops to 1000 m by morning.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud with possible isolated flurries. 40-60 km/h westerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C. Freezing level around 1200 m.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud with possible flurries. 10-20 km/h northerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C. Freezing level around 1200 m.

Wednesday

Mostly clear skies with 10-20 km/h northerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1°C. Freezing level around 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.