South Coast Inland

Low avalanche danger is often a good time to venture into more complex terrain.

However, under current conditions, falling down steep slopes is a significant hazard.

High

• We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

No recent avalanches have been reported.

A thick surface crust with rain runnels caps the snowpack. This crust may break down during daytime warming and direct sun on steep slopes.

Cornices are reported to be large and looming. Be mindful of them overhead or when traveling on ridgetops.

In many areas, a new layer of surface hoar is growing on the surface. Otherwise, the snowpack is well settled and consolidated, with no current layers of concern.

Snowpack depth ranges between 150 to 250 cm at treeline elevations.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Friday
Sunny. 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Saturday
Sunny. 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.