Avalanche forecast

Kootenay Boundary

Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2019Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The weather pattern looks to change midweek. In the meantime enjoy a few more days of warm and sunny spring conditions.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5
    If the sun comes out for an extended period of time in the afternoon, there may be an increased the likelihood of thin loose wet avalanches running in steep terrain.

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / light east wind / alpine temperature 0 C / freezing level 2000 mTUESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / light northeast wind / alpine temperature 1 C / freezing level 2000 mWEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries / moderate southwest wind / alpine temperature -1 C / freezing level 1800 m

Avalanche Summary

There have been no new reports of recent avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

At upper elevations on north aspects, recent new snow from early last week is bonding well with the melt-freeze crust or moist snow below. At lower elevations, expect to see a supportive crust on or near the surface if there is a good overnight freeze. This crust sits above a largely moist or wet snowpack.

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