South Coast

5 to 15 cm of recent snow likely improved the riding quality.
Use normal caution and check for isolated slabs before entering steep and committing slopes.

High

• The snowpack structure is well understood.

No significant avalanches have been reported since the atmospheric river ended. Minor sluffing was reported with ski cutting on Saturday.

If you are heading into the backcountry this weekend, please share your observations by posting a MIN.

5 to 15 cm of new snow from Saturday night is covering a widespread thick crust that is present right to mountaintops. This new snow may have formed small, isolated wind slabs in lee areas near ridgetops. The snowpack below the crust is strong and bonded with no layers of concern.
There is little to no snow below 1000 m.

Sunday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 850 m.

Monday
Sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1350 m.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 mm of rain at treeline. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 25 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Although avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust exists on the snow surface, the crust may pose a slip and fall hazard.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.