Great skiing can still be found in the alpine! Timing is key this time of year - start early and enjoy the heat of the day from your favorite patio.
Problemi valanghivi
Cornices
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta quota
Limite del bosco
Sotto il limite del bosco
Probabilità
Unlikely - Possible
Dimensione
1–3
Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta quota
Limite del bosco
Sotto il limite del bosco
Probabilità
Likely
Dimensione
1–2
Natural loose wet activity expected during the heat of the day, particularly on steep solar aspects.
Deep Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta quota
Limite del bosco
Sotto il limite del bosco
Probabilità
Unlikely - Possible
Dimensione
2–3
Low probability but still a concern in big terrain during the heat of the day or with big triggers (cornice fall).
Weather Forecast
Springtime sunshine and good overnight recovery (below freezing temperatures) expected to continue through until the end of April. Freezing levels to reach 2500m during the day and may extend up to 2900m on Tuesday. Some models indicate that the Columbia Icefields Area could receive up to 30cm starting mid-week and continuing through the weekend.
Snowpack Summary
LIght scattered snowfall (drainage dependent) on supportive melt-freeze crust/mid-pack. Deep weak layers dormant when temperatures are below freezing but may be triggered as temperatures rise. Snowpack becoming non-supportive and isothermal during warmest part of the day on solar aspects and lower elevations.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous loose wet avalanches expected with daytime heating, particularly on steep solar aspects and steep terrain at lower elevations.