Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.
Isolated pockets of stiff wind slab may exist, assess before dropping into your line.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in a few days.
Snowpack Summary
A variety of surfaces can be found at upper elevations including a crust on sun exposed slopes, wind slab and soft faceted snow in sheltered terrain. It is possible that wind slab has formed over sugary facets and surface hoar in isolated areas.
The mid pack contains several other crusts.
Below treeline, most areas are below the threshold for forming avalanches.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Clear skies with possible cloudy periods. 20 to 35 km/h east alpine wind. Treeline temperature -5°C. Freezing levels valley bottom.
Friday
Sunny with some afternoon cloud. 20 to 40 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.
Saturday
Increasing cloud with precipitation 5 to 10 mm. 40 to 60 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature 0°C. Freezing levels rising to 1800 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with precipitation 5 to 10 mm. Snow in the alpine. 20 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind. Treeline temperature 0°C. Freezing levels 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slab could still be found on isolated features at higher elevations. These slabs could be more reactive if they overlie facets or surface hoar.
Aspects: North, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5