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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 9th, 2022–Mar 10th, 2022
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
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: Vancouver Island.

Continue to use safe travel techniques.

Confidence

High - Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Clear skies with no precipitation, 20 km/h northwest wind, treeline temperature -4 C.

THURSDAY: Increasing clouds with afternoon snowfall, accumulation 2 cm, 20 km/h west wind, treeline temperature -2 C.

FRIDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 15 cm, 60 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature -2 C.

SATURDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 10 to 20 cm, 30 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature -1 C.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were reported. Avalanche activity is unlikely anywhere a hard melt-freeze crust is on the surface.

Snowpack Summary

A hard melt-freeze crust is found on the snow surface across the region. The crust is thickest at low elevations and thins as you move higher and onto shady aspects. The crust may not exist on the highest of mountains in alpine terrain on north aspects, where consolidated dry snow may be found.

The remainder of the snowpack is well-bonded.

Terrain and Travel

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.