Vancouver Island

Avalanche danger may rise throughout the day, particularly in areas where higher snowfall amounts accumulate.

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you head out, please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Moderate

• The snowpack structure is well understood.
• We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

A widespread surface crust likely formed after rain at all elevations on Saturday, followed by a rapid drop in freezing levels. Over 20 cm of new snow may have accumulated on top of the crust in alpine terrain by Tuesday morning, with lower accumulations expected at lower elevations.

The rest of the snowpack shows no layers of concern. Snow depths at treeline range from 95 to 250 cm.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
• Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.