Avalanche Forecast

There has been relatively few new avalanches observed in the last couple of days at Roger's Pass.

Over the weekend there was a natural avalanche cycle triggered by strong sun and high freezing levels. All observed avalanches were loose/wet and no bigger than size 2.5.

10-20 cms of new snow covers a crust that exists everywhere but high north. Recent winds have blown the new snow into storm slabs in immediate lee features.

The Apr 8 crust is down ~30 cms, and was the layer responsible for recent remote & accidentally triggered avalanches. Feb 3rd crust is the dominant midpack layer down ~110cms and still produces isolated planer results when tested.

BTL the snowpack has gone through a number of melt freeze cycles and is in spring conditions.

We'll see a clearing trend start on Wednesday as the cold front works out of the region and high pressure sets up over much of the province.

Tonight: Clear with cloudy periods. Nil precip, freezing level at valley bottom.

Wed: Sun and cloud, high -6°C, light northeast winds, FZL 1600m.

Thurs: Sun and cloud, Alp high -7°C, light northeast winds, FZL 1500m.

Fri: Cloudy with sunny periods, FZL 1800m

• Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.