South Coast

Dry powder snow at higher elevations offers excellent travel conditions; however, it may be easily transported by local winds that exceed forecasted values.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Approximately 20 to 40 cm of recent snow exists at higher elevations. This snow has buried a thin rain crust.

The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated with no current concerns.

Snow depth varies from 130 to 250 cm at treeline, while snow coverage decreases quickly at lower elevations.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

WednesdayCloud building through the day. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

ThursdayCloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.