Avalanche forecast

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Apr 3 – 4, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Verify conditions as you move through terrain

Avalanches are possible where a crust isn’t present

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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

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

    Storm slabs will be most reactive on sun exposed slopes.

  • Loose Wet

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

    Wet loose avalanches are possible on sun exposed slopes and at lower elevations.

    Dry loose avalanches are possible where new snow hasn’t formed a slab or become moist.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

A large glide slab released naturally on Monday. These natural hazards should be given a wide berth.

Wet and dry loose avalanches continue to be triggered by skiers in the region. These avalanches have occurred in steep terrain on a variety of aspects and elevations.

Snowpack Summary

During the day on Friday the snow surface will become moist on all aspects and elevations except for high north facing terrain, where up to 15 cm overlies a crust from late March. Below these crusts, the upper snowpack is moist.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Clear skies. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Friday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.

Saturday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 2300 m.

Sunday

Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 2600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
  • Avoid sun-exposed slopes, especially if the snow surface is moist or wet.
  • Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

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