Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 3rd, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jleblanc,
Avalanche Canada
Conditions are significantly different according to elevation.
Wind-affected snow exists at higher elevations, while wet snow is found lower down.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Loose wet avalanches may have occurred Tuesday on steep slopes at lower elevations with moderate rain and wet snow.
If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
10 to 15 cm of new snow has accumulated over moist snow or a crust on all aspects, except north-facing alpine slopes where dry snow was found before the storm. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well-bonded.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 2 cm of accumulation. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to +2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to +3 °C. Freezing level rising to 1800 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to +2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
- Remember that in the spring strong solar radiation and warm temperatures can weaken the snow in a matter of minutes.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Fresh and reactive wind slabs have likely developed on leeward and cross-loaded alpine terrain. Forecasted wind will vary in direction, so watch for new developing wind slabs on various aspects.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 4th, 2024 4:00PM
