Coquihalla

Avalanche danger will rapidly increase when snowfall changes to rainfall.

Cautious travel is advised as the snowpack remains shallow in many areas.

No avalanches have been reported. However, observations are limited.

If you're heading out into the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the MIN.

New snowfall may not bond well to old snow crystals, including: surface hoar, sugary facets, and sun crusts. It's estimated that anywhere from 15 to 35 cm of new snow will have covered this layer.

Above treeline, there is a buried crust down 40 to 60 cm, which extends to the ground. The snowpack is around 70 to 90 cm deep at treeline, and diminishes rapidly below treeline.

In wind exposed areas, soft snow has likely been redistributed into lee features and formed wind slabs.

Thursday Night
Cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Friday
Cloudy. 10 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 20 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche danger will rapidly increase if snow switches to rain.
• Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.