Coquihalla

Cautious travel is advised as the snowpack remains shallow in many areas.

Wind slab formation is possible on all aspects in the alpine.

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.

Ongoing light snowfall may not bond well to old snow crystals, including: surface hoar, sugary facets, and sun crusts. It's estimated that anywhere from 5 to 15 cm of new snow has covered this layer.

Above treeline, there is a buried crust down 30 to 40 cm, which extends to the ground. The snowpack is around 70 to 90 cm deep at treeline, and diminishes rapidly below treeline.

In wind exposed areas, soft snow has likely been redistributed into lee features and formed wind slabs.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear skies. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow at treeline. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 700 m.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow at treeline. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 800 m.

Friday

Mix of sun and clouds. 15 to 30 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1400 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 caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.