Avalanche forecast

South Rockies

Apr 9 – 10, 2022Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Check for pockets of wind slab around steep and high-consequence alpine features.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Convective flurries may deposit up to 15 cm in localized areas by the end of Sunday, providing wind loose snow to continue building slabs in lee features.

Confidence

Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.

Weather Forecast

Saturday night: Blustery with alpine flurries, up to 5 cm. Light southwest wind. Ridgetop low -16 C.

Sunday: Bands of convective moisture producing localized flurries 5-15 cm. Light west wind. Freezing level near valley bottom, ridgetop high -3 C.

Monday: Overnight flurries with up to 15 cm by late morning. Light but gusty east wind. Ridgetop high -6 C.

Tuesday: Cloudy with isolated flurries. Moderate east wind. Ridgetop high -6 C.

Avalanche Summary

Wet loose avalanches to size 1.5, pinwheeling, and roller balls were reported on Thursday with warm temperatures.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm recent snow covers a crust on all aspects except high north terrain. Multiple crusts exist in the upper snowpack. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and bonded.

Terrain and Travel

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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