The Glance
Friday, April 17, 2026Avalanche
Moderate. Wind slab all aspects ALP+TL (Possible Unlikely, Size 1-2). Wet Loose W/SW/S/SE/E ALP+TL+BTL (Likely, Size 1-1.5). Cornice SE/NW/N/NE/E ALP+TL (Possible Unlikely, Size 1.5-2.5). (ALP: Moderate / TL+BTL: Low)
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.
We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
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.
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.
Snow
5cm new snow (Canal Flats 870m)
| Source | Elev | 24h | 48h | 72h | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moyie Mountain | 1835m | 9 | — | — | 57 |
| Fernie | 988m | 0 | — | — | 0.5 |
| Canal Flats | 870m | 5 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
Measured: 4/17/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Source: AvCan Weather Stations + BC ASWS
Weather
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | 24h Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Flats | 870m | -0.2°C | SW 0 km/h | 5 |
Roads
Hwy 93 (Kootenay-Banff): Open | Hwy 95 (Columbia Valley): Open
Webcams
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | Snow 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Flats | 870m | -0.2°C | SW 0km/h | 5cm |
