Vancouver Island

Watch for wind slabs in steep terrain at upper elevations.

Moderate

• Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.

There were no new avalanches observed on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Backcountry reports are very limited. If you head out, please post any photos or observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Many areas are seeing 90 to over 130 cm of recent snow over a melt-freeze crust, with deeper deposits in wind-loaded terrain at treeline and above.

Early-season hazards remain a concern concealed beneath the new snow and will continue to be as the snowpack settles and becomes more supportive.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 700 m.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with flurries, accumulation 2-5 cm. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 200 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Back off if you encounter whumpfing, hollow sounds, or shooting cracks.