Coquihalla

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 due to a limited number of field observations.

No new avalanches have been reported in this region but observations have been limited.

20 to 40 cm of recent snow sits over a crust, formed earlier this month,  on north aspects. A new crust will likely be found on all other aspects, this crust will soften with solar input.

A widespread crust and facet layer from late January is buried 30 to 60 cm deep.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Friday
Cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

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.
• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.