Coquihalla

Continually assess conditions throughout the day.

Conditions will vary from aspect to aspect and from morning to afternoon.

Moderate

• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

No new avalanches have been reported in this region but observations have been limited.

20 to 40 cm of recent snow sits over a crust/facet layer formed earlier this month. Deeper deposits will be found on north and east aspects and the crust may be on the surface on exposed ridges due to strong southerly wind. The snow surface is expected to become moist on sun exposed slopes during the day.

The mid to lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. Snowpack depth ranges from 100 to 250 cm at treeline elevations.

Tuesday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.