The Glance
Friday, April 17, 2026Avalanche
Moderate. Wind slab all aspects ALP (Possible, Size 1-2). Persistent slab all aspects ALP (Possible Unlikely, Size 1.5-3). Wet Loose W/SW/S/SE BTL+TL+ALP (Possible - Likely, Size 1-1.5). (ALP: Moderate / TL+BTL: No Rating)
Travel Advice
- Avoid sun-exposed slopes, especially if the snow surface is moist or wet.
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.
- Start your day early and be out of avalanche terrain during the heat of the day.
We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of warming will affect the snowpack.
Fifteen centimeters of recent storm snow are sitting on preserved dry snow in the high North and a variety of melt forms on solar slopes and at lower elevations. Below 2300m, multiple melt-freeze crusts are layered in the snowpack.The January 24th layer is buried 80–120 cm deep and remains a lingering concern in the alpine. The lower snowpack is generally well consolidated in deeper areas, while shallow areas remain weaker and more faceted.
A size 2 slab avalanche was observed below the Athabasca Silverhorn on Wednesday morning, and another size 2 persistent slab avalanche on the endless chain was observed on Thursday morning. The age is uncertain for both of these avalanches but likely occurred approximately 48 hours prior to observation.
Snow
2cm new snow (Maligne 1700m)
| Source | Elev | 24h | 48h | 72h | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maligne | 1700m | 2 | 6 | 11 | 80.4 |
Measured: 4/17/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Source: AvCan Weather Stations
Weather
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | 24h Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maligne | 1700m | -7.9°C | NE 0 km/h | 2 |
Roads
Yellowhead Hwy (Hwy 16): Open (2 incidents) | ⛔ Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N): CLOSED
Yellowhead Hwy (Hwy 16): Street Sweeping on HWY-16 Both Directions at Highway 16. Activities: Traffic congestion, Expect traffic delays, Drive with caution, Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Yellowhead Hwy (Hwy 16): Street Sweeping on HWY-16 near Snaring River. Activities: Speed reduction, Expect traffic delays, Drive with caution, Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N): General Information on HWY-93 near HWY-93A. Activities: Drive with caution
Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93N): Washout on HWY-93A Both Directions near Marmot Rd. All lanes closed. Activities: Road Closed, Use alternate route, Local road detour
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | Snow 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maligne | 1700m | -7.9°C | NE 0km/h | 2cm |
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