Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Apr 8th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
bchristie,
Avalanche Canada
Check for wind slabs before committing to large features.
Consider mellower terrain if you see blowing snow, or signs of instability like shooting cracks and recent avalanches.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Saturday and Sunday, a small loose dry avalanche, and potentially reactive wind loading were reported in steep, rocky, alpine terrain.
Looking forward to Tuesday, similar conditions are likely.
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Snowpack Summary
With light snowfall and moderate wind continuing, expect up to 25 cm of soft snow on the surface in sheltered areas, and deeper deposits of wind slab in leeward terrain. Below this, expect to find firm wind-affected surfaces, hard crusts, or loose powder snow (primarily in sheltered north-facing terrain).
Large, fragile cornices can be found on exposed ridgelines and should be given a wide berth.
Below 1300 m the recent snow overlies a widespread melt-freeze crust.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 0 to 3 cm of snow expected. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -7 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy. 0 to 3 cm of snow expected. Moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high around -4 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow expected, less closer to Carcross. Moderate south ridgetop wind. Treeline high around -2 °C.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 1 to 3 cm of snow expected. Light south ridgetop wind. Treeline high around -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent snow and wind have built pockets of wind slab below ridgecrests and in cross-loaded features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Apr 9th, 2024 4:00PM
