Vancouver Island

Snow coverage is thin - keep an eye out for rocks, stumps, and creeks that may be hidden just below the surface.

No avalanches have been reported this season, however, observations are very limited.

Considering the shallow snowpack, avalanche activity would be limited to slopes with enough snow to cover rocks and roughness (shrubs etc).

If you head into the mountains, please share any observations or photos on the MIN.

Snow depth varies rapidly with elevation. There is no snow below 1000 m, about 20–40 cm at treeline, and up to 80 cm in the high alpine. A crust or moist snow likely exists at the surface from Monday's rain. Overall, the snowpack is strong and well-bonded.

Use caution when travelling; early-season hazards are a concern.

Monday Night
30-50 km/h ridgetop wind. Freezing levels continue to drop overnight to 1200 m. Scattered flurries/showers possible

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind, eases over the day to 20 km/h. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 mm of rain at treeline. 20-40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. 15-30 mm of precipitation, rain at treeline. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.
• Small avalanches may cause climbers to fall or bury belayers and gear.