South Coast Inland

Assess steep lines for wind slabs before committing.

Forecast confidence is limited this time of year due to few observations.

Small natural wind slabs have been reported in the region. Observations are very limited in this region.

If you have any recent photos or observations, please submit them to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.

On high north facing terrain up to 10 cm of dry snow may be found.  A new crust will likely be found on all other aspects and elevations. This crust will likely become moist throughout the day with rising temperatures and solar input.

Below treeline terrain is snow free or has very low snow cover. Travel conditions are challenging with exposed rocks, stumps, and open creeks.

Check out this MIN report from Slalok for recent conditions and coverage.

Monday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 30 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level around 1300 m.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 35 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level around 2300 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with up to 2 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind. Freezing level around 200 m.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow at treeline and above. 10 to 20 km/h southwest alpine wind.  Freezing level around 2000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
• When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
• Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.