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.
dsaly,
Avalanche Canada
Check for pockets of wind slab around steep and high-consequence alpine features.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.
Weather Forecast
Saturday night: Blustery with alpine flurries, up to 5 cm. Light southwest wind. Ridgetop low -16 C.
Sunday: Bands of convective moisture producing localized flurries 5-15 cm. Light west wind. Freezing level near valley bottom, ridgetop high -3 C.
Monday: Overnight flurries with up to 15 cm by late morning. Light but gusty east wind. Ridgetop high -6 C.
Tuesday: Cloudy with isolated flurries. Moderate east wind. Ridgetop high -6 C.
Avalanche Summary
Wet loose avalanches to size 1.5, pinwheeling, and roller balls were reported on Thursday with warm temperatures.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm recent snow covers a crust on all aspects except high north terrain. Multiple crusts exist in the upper snowpack. The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and bonded.
Terrain and Travel
- 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
Convective flurries may deposit up to 15 cm in localized areas by the end of Sunday, providing wind loose snow to continue building slabs in lee features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 10th, 2022 4:00PM
