Elkford / Height of the Rockies — Good (63/100)

The Glance

Friday, April 17, 2026

Snow 24h

8

cm

Forecast Temp

-6 / -10

°C Hi / Lo

Wind

2

km/h SE

Freezing Level

—

Day 6 at Moderate↓ falling from ConsiderableYesterday: 21cm

Avalanche

Danger by Elevation

2ALP

1TLN

1BTL

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7-Day Danger Trend

Moderate. Wind slab all aspects ALP+TL (Possible Unlikely, Size 1-2). Wet Loose S/SE/E/W/SW ALP+TL+BTL (Likely, Size 1-1.5). Cornice N/NE/E/SE/NW ALP+TL (Possible Unlikely, Size 1.5-2.5). (ALP: Moderate / TL+BTL: Low)

Wind slab

tln

Likelihood

Possible Unlikely

Size

Size 1-2

ENNESSW

Wind slabs may be rider-triggered in lee areas. Assess for wind loading before committing to big terrain features or riding above terrain traps.

Wet Loose

alpbtltln

Likelihood

Likely

Size

Size 1-1.5

SSESW

Wet loose avalanches are likely to occur during calm, sunny periods. Avoid being underneath slopes in the sun.

Cornice

tln

Likelihood

Possible Unlikely

Size

Size 1.5-2.5

ENNE

Cornices are more likely to fall as the temperature rises.

Travel Advice

Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
Avoid sun-exposed slopes, especially if the snow surface is moist or wet.
Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

Confidence

We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Snowpack

20 to 40 cm of new snow has fallen in the last three days. This snow either sits on a melt-freeze crust at upper elevations or wet snow lower down. In exposed areas the new snow has likely been redistributed by A weak layer of facets above a hard crust is buried 50 to 70 cm deep. This layer hasn't produced avalanches since last week's warm weather.Facets exist at the base of the snowpack in shallow areas.The snowpack continues to melt at lower elevations.

Recent Avalanche Activity

We haven't received reports of recent avalanches.Looking forward, wet loose avalanches will become likely as the sun comes out. Wind slabs may still be triggered in lee areas. Please consider submitting a MIN to let us know what you're seeing out there.