Vancouver Island

Avoid avalanche terrain in areas where the snowpack is above threshold for avalanches.

Storm slab size and sensitivity will increase throughout the day.

No avalanche observations have been reported yet this season.

Please consider filling out a MIN if you are out in the mountains.

Storm snow continues to accumulate in the mountains. This recent snow has been accompanied by strong south easterly winds likely forming larger slabs on north and west aspects.

Various hard surfaces, including crusts or previously wind-affected snow, may exist below the recent storm snow.

Friday Night

Cloudy with 20 to 50 cm of new snow. 30 to 60 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 1100 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 10 to 40 cm of new snow. 30 to 60 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1°C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 15 cm of new snow. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Monday

Cloudy clearing to a mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of new snow. 5 to 15 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid avalanche terrain during periods of heavy snowfall.
• Don't let storm day fever lure you into consequential terrain.
• As the storm slab problem worsens, the easy solution is to choose more conservative terrain.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.