Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 9th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
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Avalanche Canada
While the overall danger is low, you'll need to watch for small stubborn pockets of wind-loaded snow, especially around ridge crest and in extreme terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY NIGHT: Trace of snow possible, light north wind, freezing level at valley bottom.
SUNDAY: Clear skies, no significant precipitation expected, moderate north wind, freezing level at valley bottom.
MONDAY: Broken cloud cover, potential for some light snow flurries, strong north wind, freezing level at valley bottom.
TUESDAY: Broken cloud cover, no significant precipitation expected, moderate northeast wind, freezing level at valley bottom.
Avalanche Summary
Very little avalanche activity has been reported over the last five days.
Snowpack Summary
A light dusting of snow rests on 30 cm of settled and bonded storm snow from last weekend. A sun crust is present about 30 cm below the surface on solar aspects.
A strong mid-pack sits on top of weak facets near the ground.
Cornices are very large and exposure to them should be minimized, especially during warm or windy weather.
Terrain and Travel
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
- Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.
- Cornices become weak with daytime heating or solar exposure.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Thin wind slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering, especially in more extreme terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Although temperatures remain seasonally cool, the sun packs a lot of punch this time of year. Take care to avoid being on or underneath south facing slopes that are baking in the sun, especially after lunch.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 10th, 2022 4:00PM
