South Coast

Recent rain and cooling temperatures have created a surface crust.

In areas high enough to find new snow, storm slabs could still be triggered.

Moderate

• We are uncertain if precipitation will fall as rain or snow.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you head out, please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Recent heavy rain and dropping freezing levels have likely left a strong surface crust. In the alpine on the highest peaks, up to 10 cm of recent snow may be found.

The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well-bonded.

Typical treeline snow depths range from 100 to 150 cm, and thin quickly below treeline, especially on south-facing slopes.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. 3 mm of precipitation. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and clouds. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Friday

Cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Saturday

Cloudy. 3 to 10 mm of rain at treeline. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Stay off recently wind loaded slopes until they have had a chance to stabilize.
• Even brief periods of direct sun could produce natural avalanches.