South Coast

Isolated pockets of wind slab may be found in the high alpine on north through east aspects. Monitor the conditions and back off steep slopes as the surface becomes wet or slushy.

There have been no recent reports of avalanches in the region. Small and isolated wet loose avalanches may be seen in steeper terrain with sunshine and warming.

If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

The surface snow is likely wet due to warm temperatures and rising freezing levels to mountain top.

North through east facing slopes in the alpine may have new surface hoar development and hold dryer snow (10 to 30 cm) which sits over moist snow. At treeline, 10-15 cm sits above a firm rain crust. Below the crust is a rain-soaked snowpack.

Snow depths at treeline vary across the region from 65 cm to 150 cm.

Tuesday Night

Cloudy. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with sunny periods. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Thursday

A mix of wet snow and rain 5 mm. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Friday

A mix of wet snow and rain 5 to 10 mm. Light ridgetop winds with strong gusts at times. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing 1400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.