Forecaster's Blog and the spring hazard rating

After a bountiful winter with powder to all corners of western Canada most ski resorts are wrapping up winter operations despite great conditions. Most will hang up their skis and reach for climbing gear, fishing rods or dust off the ole trail bike. A select few will continue to ski deep into the spring season. While western Canada transitions to a new season Avalanche Canada is doing the same. The daily Avalanche forecast is structured a little differently to reflect a spring snowpack which is typically in a melt/freeze cycle.  Generally speaking, cool nights bring a more stable snowpack and mid-afternoon sun tends to deteriorate the snowpack spiking the avalanche hazard. That's a bit of an oversimplification but you get the picture.  While this warming and cooling trend makes for a more predictable snowpack it's important to know and understand the format the forecasters are presenting our daily bulletin. The latest forecaster's blog breaks down all the important information needed to understand the spring avalanche forecast. Please read and share amongst your friends. It's been a low incident season, let's keep it that way!  Find the blog right here