Vancouver Island

Choose low consequence slopes in areas where the snowpack is above threshold for avalanches.

Storm slabs are likely still rider triggerable.

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.

Saturday Night

Cloudy with up to 30 cm of new snow, greatest accumulation expected on the west side of the Island. 15 to 40  km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 15 cm of new snow. 20 to 40 km/h east 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 variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid avalanche terrain during periods of heavy snowfall.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.