Avalanche forecast

Vancouver Island

Nov 21 – 22, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate

Highlights

Stormy weather has created hazardous avalanche conditions at higher elevations. Adopt a conservative approach in avalanche terrain.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely - Very Likely
    Size
    1–2

    Recent stormy weather has formed storm and wind slabs, especially concerning at higher elevations. At these altitudes, snowfall has been more consistent, and ground roughness is largely now buried.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Over the last few days, as much as 60 cm of new snow has fallen at upper elevations, accompanied by strong to extreme alpine winds.

Various hard surfaces, including crusts or previously wind-affected snow, may exist below the recent storm snow.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy with 0 to 3 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Friday

Cloudy with 10 to 30 cm of snow. 60 to 80 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 10 to 50 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 0 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • In times of uncertainty, conservative terrain choices are our best defense.
  • Start with simple terrain and gather information before committing to bigger features.
  • Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.

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