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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 2nd, 2025–Apr 3rd, 2025

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

With a solid snowpack, it’s a great time to explore!

Use caution on sun-exposed slopes and always practice good travel habits.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Only a few small wet loose avalanches have been observed since the weekend.

Snowpack Summary

Expect wet and moist surfaces on sun-exposed slopes. Recent flurries brought 5 to 15 cm of snow across the Island, which should have quickly bond to underlying crusts and wet snow. The rest of the snowpack is strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clear. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 Â°C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 Â°C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Friday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 Â°C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +6 Â°C. Freezing level 2800 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

This is a good time for exploring terrain.
Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.