Vancouver Island

Forecast snow and wind are expected to form large and reactive storm slabs.

Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow and avoid exposure to overhead avalanche terrain.

Heavy snowfall and strong wind on Saturday are expected to form large storm slabs that are very reactive to human triggers.

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Forecast intense snow and wind are expected to form large and reactive storm slabs.

Below the new snow, a melt-freeze crust likely exists on all aspects below 1400 m.

The middle and lower snowpack are strong and well-bonded.

Saturday Night

Snow; 20-35 cm (rain below 800 m) / 60 km/h south ridgetop wind / Temperature at treeline around 0 C / Freezing level 1200 m

Sunday

Snow; 5-20 cm (rain below 800 m) / 30 km/h south ridgetop wind / Temperature at treeline around 0 C / Freezing level 1100 m

Monday

Snow; 10-20 cm / 70 km/h southeast ridgetop wind / Temperature at treeline around -1 C / Freezing level 1000 m

Tuesday

Cloudy with isolated flurries; 3-10 cm / 50 km/h south ridgetop wind / Temperature at treeline around -2 C / Freezing level 900 m

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid all avalanche terrain during periods of heavy loading from new snow, wind, or rain.
• Avoid exposure to overhead avalanche terrain, avalanches may run surprisingly far.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.