South Coast

Forecast snow and wind overnight on Monday are expected to form fresh storm slabs reactive to human triggers, especially in wind-affected terrain.

Make conservative terrain choices, and use small slopes, with low consequence to test the bond of the new snow.

MONDAY NIGHT: Snow, 15-25 cm / Strong, southeasterly winds / Low of -2 C / Freezing level 500 m.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with flurries; 0-3 cm / Moderate, southeasterly winds / High of 0 C / Freezing level 600 m.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy / Light, westerly winds / High of 1 C / Freezing level 700 m.

THURSDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light, northwesterly winds / High of 1 C / Freezing level 600 m.

Forecast 15-25 cm of snow and strong southeasterly winds overnight Monday are expected to form fresh storm slabs reactive to human triggers, especially in wind-affected terrain.

Forecast 15-25 cm of snow and strong southeasterly winds overnight Monday are expected to form fresh storm slabs reactive to human triggers, especially in wind-affected terrain.

Below the early December crust layers, the snowpack is generally well-settled and strong. 

• Storm snow and wind is forming touchy slabs. Use caution in lee areas in the alpine and treeline.
• Avoid freshly wind loaded features, especially near ridge crests, roll-overs and in steep terrain.
• Shooting cracks, whumphs and recent avalanches are strong indicators of an unstable snowpack.
• Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
• Avoid terrain traps where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.