South Coast

Successive storms will result in elevated danger, particularly in exposed, windy locations.

Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

A series of storms is expected to bring further snow and wind to this region.Wednesday: Light snow during the day, getting heavier in the afternoon. Expect around 10 cm new snow during the day, then another 20-30 cm on Wednesday night. Freezing levels around 1000 m, which translates to a snow line of about 800 m. Moderate westerly winds, becoming strong southwesterly later on.Thursday: 5-10 cm new snow. Freezing levels around 1000 m. Moderate southwesterly winds.Friday: 15-20 cm new snow. Freezing levels around 900 m. Strong southwesterly winds.

Expect human triggered and natural avalanches to occur in steep, wind-affected terrain at higher elevations.

Recent heavy rainfall saturated the snowpack at all elevations and washed away much of the snow at lower elevations. Expect to find a crust buried under 20-30 cm of new snow. Travel in many places is rugged, with many open creeks and early season hazards, although Tuesday's heavy snow will be improving things. Snow depths at 1200 m are around 120 cm.