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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 20th, 2024–Apr 21st, 2024

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

North Rockies, East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Tumbler.

Isolated pockets of thin wind slab may form in high leeward terrain features.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

A dusting of new snow falls over a widespread melt-freeze crust on all but high north-facing alpine terrain, where dry and wind affected snow may persist.

Weather Summary

Saturday night

Increasing cloud. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow at upper elevations. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with a trace of new snow. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1800m.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1900m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.