Avalanche forecast

Kootenay Boundary

Apr 26 – 27, 2019Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Last Avalanche Forecast for the season. For additional information check out our Spring Conditions page at: https://goo.gl/cpx8Dq

New snow and moderate winds from a variety of directions may form small wind slabs reactive to human triggers.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    New snow and moderate winds from a variety of directions may form small wind slabs reactive to human triggers.

  • Loose Wet

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

    Any appearance of the strong April sun can initiate a loose wet avalanche cycle. The likelihood of loose wet avalanches increases as temperatures warm through the day and/or if the sun comes out for a prolonged period of time.

Confidence

Low - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy / Strong, westerly winds / Alpine low -3 C / Freezing level 1500 m.

SATURDAY: Snow; 5-10 cm. / Moderate, westerly winds / Alpine high -1 C / Freezing level 1500 m.

SUNDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light, northeasterly winds / Alpine high 0 C / Freezing level 1500 m.

MONDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light, northwesterly winds / Alpine high 0 C / Freezing level 1500 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Thursday. However, there are currently no professional observers submitting daily observations. Please submit your observations to the MIN. Photos of avalanches or current conditions are particularly useful.

Snowpack Summary

As temperatures cool, we will enter a diurnal cycle during which the hazard will be low in the mornings, if there was a strong overnight freeze, and elevate throughout the day depending on warming and solar radiation. Hazard ratings are for the peak hazard expected during each day.

Check out this link for useful advice on managing avalanche hazard during spring conditions. HERE.

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