The Glance
Thursday, April 02, 2026Avalanche
Moderate. Wet Loose S/SW/W/E/SE BTL+TL (Possible, Size 1-2). Wind slab all aspects ALP (Possible - Likely, Size 1-2). Persistent slab all aspects ALP+TL (Possible, Size 2-4).
Travel Advice
- Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
- Keep in mind that human triggering may persist as natural avalanches taper off.
We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
Around 15cm of new snow has fallen this week, redistributed by south and westerly wind in the alpine. Below, a firm crust is supportive at low elevations but gradually disappears above tree line, around 2300 m. A deeper persistent weak layer from late January exists down 80–120 cm. The lower snowpack is generally strong although weak basal facets can still be found in shallow areas.
A size 3 persistent slab was observed on the West face of Mt. McGuire on April 1st originating in steep unskiable terrain.Field teams observed a size 2 wind slab on Boundary peak on March 30th.
Snow
3cm new snow (Coleman 2170m)
| Source | Elev | 24h | 48h | 72h | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman | 2170m | 3 | 7 | 10 | 178.3 |
| Big Bend | 2125m | 2 | 2 | 3 | 180.3 |
Measured: 4/2/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Source: AvCan Weather Stations
Weather
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | 24h Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangle Ridge | 3009m | -11°C | SE 6 km/h | — |
| Coleman | 2170m | -7.8°C | NW 0 km/h | 3 |
| Big Bend | 2125m | -7.9°C | N 6 km/h | 2 |
Roads
Hwy 93: Open
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | Snow 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangle Ridge | 3009m | -11°C | SE 6km/h | — |
| Coleman | 2170m | -7.8°C | NW 0km/h | 3cm |
| Big Bend | 2125m | -7.9°C | N 6km/h | 2cm |
More in Central Rockies
7 zones
Kananaskis / Smith-Dorrien
