The Glance
Thursday, April 02, 2026Snow 24h
10
cm
Forecast Temp
—
Wind
15
km/h NE
Freezing Level
—
Day 3 at Moderate↓ falling from ConsiderableYesterday: 7cm
Avalanche
7-Day Danger Trend
Moderate. Wind slab all aspects ALP+TL (Possible, Size 1.5-2.5). Persistent slab all aspects ALP (Possible, Size 2-3). (ALP+TL: Moderate / BTL: Low)
Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
Snowpack
In most of our forecast area, the March 24 crust can be found up to 2450m with an average of 20-40cm on top of it with the interface being facets. Wind slabs are present at treeline and in the alpine from previous winds. There is 2 cm of snow sitting on top of a sun crust up to about 2200m on solar aspects.
Recent Avalanche Activity
No new avalanches were observed or reported today.
Snow
10cm new snow (Aster Lake 2350m)
| Source | Elev | 24h | 48h | 72h | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aster Lake | 2350m | 10 | 17 | 20 | 255.6 |
| Burstall Pass | 2300m | 7 | 13 | 15 | 240.9 |
| Sunshine | 2200m | 3 | 4 | 7 | 200 |
| Simpson Lower | 2115m | 1 | 2 | 3 | 234.3 |
| Mud Lake | 1900m | 11 | 13 | 19 | 165.1 |
| East End of Rundle | 1700m | 11 | 40 | 92 | 30.4 |
Sources disagree on snowfall — check detail
Measured: 4/2/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Source: AvCan Weather Stations
Weather
Today
Observed WindNE 15 km/h · gust 18 km/hLookout2640m
Station Observations
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | 24h Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout | 2640m | -6.9°C | NE 15 km/h | — |
| Aster Lake | 2350m | -5.7°C | NW 0 km/h | 10 |
| Simpson Upper | 2320m | -5.6°C | NW 16 km/h | — |
| Burstall Pass | 2300m | -5.2°C | N 5 km/h | 7 |
| Sunshine | 2200m | -4.7°C | — | 3 |
| Simpson Lower | 2115m | -4°C | — | 1 |
| Mud Lake | 1900m | -3.8°C | N 0 km/h | 11 |
| East End of Rundle | 1700m | -4.3°C | NE 3 km/h | 11 |
Roads
Canmore / Bow Valley
Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A): Open
Webcams
Weather Stations
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | Snow 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout | 2640m | -6.9°C | NE 15km/h | — |
| Aster Lake | 2350m | -5.7°C | NW 0km/h | 10cm |
| Simpson Upper | 2320m | -5.6°C | NW 16km/h | — |
| Burstall Pass | 2300m | -5.2°C | N 5km/h | 7cm |
| Sunshine | 2200m | -4.7°C | — | 3cm |
| Simpson Lower | 2115m | -4°C | — | 1cm |
| Mud Lake | 1900m | -3.8°C | N 0km/h | 11cm |
| East End of Rundle | 1700m | -4.3°C | NE 3km/h | 11cm |
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