Sasquatch

A lot of snow and wind keeps avalanche danger elevated.

Watch for signs of instability as you gain elevation.

Moderate

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

On Tuesday, there were small to large (size 1-2) storm slab avalanches reported near the Coquihalla and Sasquatch Mountain Resort. Failing 10 to 40 cm deep.

Up to 40 cm of recent snow overlies a crust on south-facing slopes and wind-affected snow on north-facing terrain.

The mid-December crust is 150 to 250 cm deep. This crust is 30 cm thick and well-bonded to the snow above.

In general, the snowpack is well settled and right-side up.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Thursday
Cloudy. Up to 5 cm of snow. 40 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Friday
Cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
• Carefully manage your exposure to overhead hazards.
• Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.