South Coast

Continually assess conditions as you move through terrain

Wind slabs may still exist on high north facing terrain and wet loose avalanches could be triggered on steep slopes in the afternoon

Low

• We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

One small dry loose avalanche was observed in steep rocky terrain on Thursday.

Observations have been limited in this region. Thanks to those who have filled out Mountain Information Network reports.

10 to 20 cm of storm snow is expected by late Saturday morning. This snow will overlie a crust on all aspects and elevations except high north terrain where 20 to 40 cm overlies a deeper crust from early February.

The snow surface on west aspects may become moist in the afternoon.

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.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 ° C. Freezing level 900 m.

Saturday
Cloudy in the morning and Mostly sunny in the afternoon. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Sunday
Sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °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.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.