Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 20th, 2019 3:23PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
Due to a very limited number of information sources at this time of year, this report is based off of weather forecast information only. If you have been out recently, send us your observations by submitting to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Summary
Confidence
Low - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY Night: Clear periods / light east wind / alpine temperature -2 / freezing level 1400 m
SUNDAY: Mainly sunny with cloudy periods / moderate southwest wind / alpine high temperature 5 C, freezing level 2500 m
MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / moderate southwest wind / alpine high temperature 6 C / freezing level 2700 m
TUESDAY: Mainly cloudy with sunny breaks / light to moderate southwest wind / alpine high temperature 6 C / freezing level 2600 m
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region. Please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
In most places rain from the past few days has likely made the surface snow moist or wet except for the high elevation alpine. If there has been a good overnight freeze, there may be a supportive crust on the surface. The mid and lower snowpack pack are likely a mixture of moist snow and crusts. Below treeline the snowpack has melted or is isothermal.
Problems
Loose Wet
Expect loose wet avalanches to run in steep terrain facing the sun with clear skies and a high freezing level forecast for Sunday.
- A moist/wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches all indicate increased instability.
- Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 21st, 2019 2:00PM
