Bonnington-Crawford-Goat-Grohman-Kokanee-Kootenay Pass-Norns-Retallack-Rossland-South Okanagan-St. Mary-Valhalla-Ymir — Avalanche Forecast

Valid for
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Published: Apr 21, 11:00 PM
Maximum Danger
3 · CONSIDERABLE
Bonnington-Crawford-Goat-Grohman-Kokanee-Kootenay Pass-Norns-Retallack-Rossland-South Okanagan-St. Mary-Valhalla-YmirCA-0f74
3

Use caution in steep terrain where the snow is wet and slushy. Continue to give cornices a wide berth when travelling on or below ridges.

Danger by Elevation

Alpine3Considerable
Treeline2Moderate
Below treeline1Low

Active Avalanche Problems

Wet Snow
Wet Snow
All elevations
Size2/5
FrequencyPossible
StabilityFair
Cornice
Cornice
Alpine
Size3/5
FrequencyPossible
StabilityFair

Many small wet loose and slab avalanches were observed during warm weather over the past few days. They've been observed on all aspects and elevations. A few cornices also released naturally during warm weather.Similar avalanches are possible on Wednesday as warm weather continues.Please consider sharing your observations via the MIN.

Warm air and rain have wet the snow surface to mountain top.Numerous crusts are found in the upper section of the snowpack. The mid and lower snowpack is strong.The snowpack continues to melt below treeline.

Source: Avalanche Canada — Avalanche Canada · View Original Bulletin

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