Avalanche forecast

Glacier

Apr 13 – 14, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

An incoming storm will bring bring new snow and wind to the alpine. Expect to find a storm slab building (especially in lee features!) over the next couple of days.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    New snow and strong gusty winds will create a fresh storm slab problem. This will build throughout the day Tuesday and will be most reactive in lee features.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wet loose avalanches will remain possible during the heat of the day or during times of strong sun affect. Heavy wet snow on the move can easily push you off line or off balance, be aware of this while traveling above terrain traps.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the track and intensity of the incoming weather system.

Avalanche Summary

Several wet loose avalanches up to size 2.5 and a size 3 glide slab release have been observed through the highway corridor over the weekend. Neighboring operations have reported natural cornice failures.

Snowpack Summary

We are transitioning to a spring snowpack. Surface conditions vary from crust to moist or wet snow depending on time of day, aspect and elevation.

A thick rain crust from the March atmospheric river sits 20-50cm below the surface.

Below treeline the surface varies from isothermal sticky snow to refrozen tree bombs and huge debris fields from the massive avalanche cycle in March.

Weather Summary

A low pressure system will move through the region bringing snow and increased winds.

Tonight Cloudy with flurries, snow: 5cm. Alpine low -6°C. Wind SW-20 Km/h gusting 45. Freezing level(FZL) 1400m

Tues Snow, 14cm. High -4°C. Wind SW-15 gusting 45km/h. FZL 1500m

Wed Wet flurries, Snow 6cms. Alp High -6°C. Wind mostly light gusting 35km/h. FZL 1400m

Thurs Sun, cloud & flurries. Precip: 1-2mm. Wind 20km/h. FZL 1500m

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
  • Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.
  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.

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