Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Up to 15 cm of recent snow in the alpine and strong variable wind formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects that may remain reactive to human triggers.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 12 – 13, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Up to 15 cm of recent snow in the alpine and strong variable wind formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects that may remain reactive to human triggers.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Friday.
NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 15 cm of recent snow in the alpine and strong variable wind may have formed small wind slabs on a variety of aspects at upper elevations. The recent snow sits on top a crust.
Recent snow amounts taper quickly with elevation.
The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.
Lower elevations are melting out rapidly.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Clear. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 700 m.
Sunday
Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Monday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
Tuesday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.