South Coast

Assess steep north facing slopes for wind slab before committing.

Dry snow can likely still be found on high north facing terrain, but this is also where avalanche hazard may linger.

Moderate

• We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

No new avalanches were reported in the region in the past 3 days.

Another 5 to 10 cm of storm snow is expected by Friday afternoon. This new snow will overlie a crust on all aspects and elevations except high north terrain where 10 to 25 cm overlies a deeper crust from early February.

The remainder of the snowpack is well bonded.

The snowpack depth at treeline ranges from 90 to 150 cm. The snowpack depth tapers rapidly below treeline, especially on south aspects.

Thursday Night
Cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Friday
Cloudy. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 25 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Sunday
Sunny. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.