The Glance
Thursday, April 02, 2026Avalanche
Moderate. Storm slab all aspects ALP+TL (Possible Unlikely, Size 1-2). Dry Loose all aspects TL+ALP (Likely, Size 1-1.5). (ALP+TL: Moderate / BTL: Low)
Storm slabs may build through the day. Dial back your terrain choices as the snow deepens.
Dry loose avalanches may be possible in steep terrain. Avoid terrain traps that may increase the consequences.
Travel Advice
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
- Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
- Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
New snow is falling on a thin melt-freeze crust that made for tricky riding. It's expected that 15 to 30 cm will have fallen by the end of the day on Thursday.A thick crust is buried 20 to 30 cm deep. Below it, up to 50 cm of rain-soaked snow sits on another crust (1 to 10 cm thick) from early March.Persistent weak layers may linger within the top 150 cm of the snowpack. These are unlikely to trigger in most areas as a result of the thick crust bridging over them.The mid and lower snowpack is strong in most areas. Snowpack depth tapers rapidly at lower elevations.
It's expected that avalanche activity will increase as the new snow piles up. Firstly, as dry loose avalanches, and then if we see more than 20 cm, storm slabs become possible.
Snow
6cm overnight, 7cm/24h, 7cm/48h (Fernie Resort Summit 2134m)
| Source | Elev | 24h | 48h | 72h | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernie Resort Summit72h (0cm) < 48h (7cm) | 2134m | 7 | 7 | — | 254 |
| Morrissey High | 1998m | 5 | 7 | 9 | 284 |
| Study Plot | 1615m | 0 | — | — | 244 |
| Fernie | 988m | 0 | — | — | 1.5 |
| Morrissey | 960m | — | — | — | 0 |
Resort snow data inconsistent — verify at resort website (72h (0cm) < 48h (7cm))
Measured: 4/2/2026, 6:25:10 AM
Source: Fernie Resort Summit + BC ASWS
Weather
Outlook
Tomorrow
Overcast
Day After
Slight snow
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | 24h Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrissey High | 1998m | -2°C | N 2 km/h | 5 |
| Morrissey | 960m | +0.6°C | S 0 km/h | — |
Roads
Crowsnest Hwy (Hwy 3): Open
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Terrain by Elevation
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | Snow 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrissey High | 1998m | -2°C | N 2km/h | 5cm |
| Morrissey | 960m | 0.6°C | S 0km/h | — |
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