South Coast Inland

Ongoing snowfall and wind continues to build windslabs.

Travel cautiously, as the snowpack is shallow and hides thinly buried hazards.

No avalanches have been reported. However, observations are limited.

If you're heading out into the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the MIN.

Up to 15 cm of new snow overlies weak surface hoar and facets and may not be bonding well. Steep south-to-west slopes now have a thin sun crust, while wind-exposed features are hard and smooth.

A firm crust that formed in early November can be found 30 to 100 cm down at alpine and treeline elevations. Weak, sugary facets have been spotted above and below the crust. This layer isn't currently a concern, but with the forecast precipitation and snowfall it may be possible to produce large avalanches. Expect to find 50 to 150 cm of snow, treeline and above, with snowpack depth decreasing rapidly below 1600 m.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Friday
Cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
• Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.