Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 20th, 2016 4:12PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
Lisa Paulson,
Avalanche Canada
High freezing levels and poor overnight recovery are expected until Saturday night.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Freezing level will start to drop slightly to 3500 m Thursday-Friday and does not drop significantly until Saturday night based on our weather models. Weather stations showing above freezing temperatures at 2900m.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is enduring repeated freeze/thaw cycles with very high overnight freezing levels the past few nights. Avalanche danger predominantly relates to temperature, sun affect and surface crust integrity under these conditions (spring).
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported today however it is likely that afternoon loose/wet avalanches are a daily occurrence.
Confidence
Problems
Loose Wet
Little overnight recovery is expected over the next few days. If it is not significantly frozen when you start you trip early in the morning, make other plans.
- Travel early on frozen crusts before the heat of the day.
- Watch for clues, like sluffing off of cliffs, that the snowpack is warming up.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 21st, 2016 4:00PM
