Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 21st, 2025–Apr 22nd, 2025

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Kootenay Boundary, Bonnington, Grohman, Kootenay Pass, Norns, Rossland, South Okanagan, Ymir, Kokanee, North Okanagan, Valhalla.

Check how well the recent snow is bonding, and manage your exposure to sun-exposed slopes.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No significant avalanches were reported over the weekend. Solar radiation on Tuesday may trigger small wet loose avalanches in the recent snow.

If you're heading into the backcountry, please share what you see on the Mountain Information Network: How much new snow was up high? Was it wet or dry? Did you see avalanches?

Snowpack Summary

Upper elevations received 5 to 15 cm of new snow on Monday. A typical spring diurnal pattern is in effect: daytime warming moistens the upper snowpack, while overnight cooling usually forms a hard crust at higher elevations. Lower elevations may not refreeze and are melting out quickly.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Clear. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.