Avalanche Forecast

Moderate

• We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.
• We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of warming will affect the snowpack.

Loose wet avalanches will be the norm as we move through the Spring-time warm-up.

Wind slab and storm slab avalanches are possible in high, North-facing terrain with the passage of storm fronts.

Glide avalanches from steep, unsupported slopes at all elevations are possible as the mountains shed their winter coat.

Cornice collapses will increase in frequency as the temperatures continue to rise.

The snow surface likely consists of a mix of hard melt-freeze crust and dry snow depending on aspect and elevation. Sun-exposed slopes may undergo daily melting and freezing whereas northerly alpine slopes could remain dry with potential slabs.

Crust layers persist in the middle to lower sections of the snowpack. These crusts could provide sliding layers when/if things warm up dramatically.

For real time weather forecasts visit:

The Avalanche Canada Mountain Weather Forecast https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast

For detailed model guidance:

Windy.com https://www.windy.com/?51.269,-117.395,11,m:e4CacTf

Spotwx.com https://spotwx.com/

• Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.