Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
The likelihood of both slab and loose avalanches will increase with daytime warming and sun exposure, particularly in areas that recently received new snow.
Avalanche forecast
View on mapNorth Rockies
Apr 16 – 17, 2024Avalanche Canada
Archived · expired 2 years ago
Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Elevated avalanche danger may exist in areas that have received 10 cm or more of recent snow atop a crust, particularly during periods of intense solar radiation and daytime warming.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. However, field observations are currently very limited.
Snowpack Summary
Anywhere from 0 to 10 cm of new snow sits atop a widespread melt-freeze crust, existing across all aspects and elevations except for north-facing alpine terrain.
A series of variable melt-freeze crusts exist in the upper snowpack.
The lower snowpack is generally well-bonded and strong.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level at valley bottoms.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
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.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.