The Glance
Friday, April 17, 2026Avalanche
Moderate. Storm slab all aspects TL+ALP (Possible, Size 1-2.5). Wet Loose W/SW/S/SE/E ALP+TL+BTL (Possible - Likely, Size 1-2). Cornice NW/SE/E/NE/N ALP+TL (Possible Unlikely, Size 1.5-2.5). (ALP+TL: Moderate / BTL: Low)
Travel Advice
- Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
We are uncertain about how quickly the snowpack will recover and gain strength.
Anywhere from 15 to 50 cm of snow has fallen on Tuesday and Wednesday. This snow either sits on moist snow around treeline or likely on a crust in the alpine. In some areas east of Nakusp, small, weak facets have been seen on the crust.The snow also fell with moderate to strong winds, forming deeper deposits in lee terrain features. Below 1500 m, all this precipitation fell as rain, wetting an already wet and melting snowpack.The remainder of the snowpack is strong.
On Wednesday, east of Nakusp, there were a few large (size 2) storm slabs remotely triggered by a snowcat. Also west of Creston, ski cuts produced small storm slabs failing 25 cm deep.Looking forward, riders could trigger storm slabs at higher elevations, particularly if they don't bond well to underlying crust.Please consider submitting a MIN to let us know what you're seeing out there.
Snow
2cm new snow (Southridge 1990m)
| Source | Elev | 24h | 48h | 72h | Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfish Creek | 2100m | 0 | — | — | 311 |
| Southridge | 1990m | 2 | 18 | 45 | — |
| Kootenay Pass | 1780m | 3 | 27 | 48 | 245 |
| Hall Creek | 860m | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Measured: 4/17/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Source: AvCan Weather Stations + BC ASWS
Weather
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | 24h Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagleap | 2140m | -8.1°C | N 21 km/h | — |
| Crags Ridge | 2054m | -7.8°C | W 14 km/h | — |
| Southridge | 1990m | -8.4°C | NW 6 km/h | 2 |
| Kootenay Pass | 1780m | -7.7°C | SE 2 km/h | 3 |
| Hall Creek | 860m | -3.9°C | NW 0 km/h | 4 |
Roads
Crowsnest Hwy (Hwy 3): Open
Webcams
| Station | Elev | Temp | Wind | Snow 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagleap | 2140m | -8.1°C | N 21km/h | — |
| Crags Ridge | 2054m | -7.8°C | W 14km/h | — |
| Southridge | 1990m | -8.4°C | NW 6km/h | 2cm |
| Kootenay Pass | 1780m | -7.7°C | SE 2km/h | 3cm |
| Hall Creek | 860m | -3.9°C | NW 0km/h | 4cm |
