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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 13th, 2024–Apr 14th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

Keep your head up and avoid exposure to overhead hazard while the solar input is strong.

Daytime warming and solar input will keep the avalanche hazard elevated.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

We haven't recieved any reports of avalanches in the past few days but observations are limited this time of year.

Please consider submitting to the Mountain Information Network if you are getting out in the backcountry.

Snowpack Summary

Dry snow may still be found on high north facing terrain. This is also where wind slabs may be found. The snow surface will likely become moist on all other slopes.

The remainder of the snowpack is strong.

There is insufficient snow to form avalanches for most below treeline elevations.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Clear skies. 5 to 15 km/h west alpine wind. Freezing level around 2500 m.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 15 km/h west alpine wind. Freezing level around 2500 m.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of new snow.  15 to 30 km/h northwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature -1°C.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. 15 to 25 km/h north alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • As surface loses cohesion due to melting, loose wet avalanches become common in steeper terrain.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Warming-relating problems such as loose wet avalanches, wet slabs, and cornice falls are possible this weekend with intense warming. Watch your overhead exposure and use particular caution during the heat of the day when the sun is out.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs may be found near mountain tops. Assess for slabs in steep northerly terrain near ridges before committing yourself.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2