Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 25th, 2018 4:07PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

cgarritty, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

Expect active loose wet avalanche conditions if you're planning to brave the rain on Monday.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Sunday night: Mainly heavy rain with possible accumulations of about 30 cm of new snow in high alpine terrain. Moderate to strong southwest winds.Monday: Continued heavy rain (60-100 mm or more) extending to mountaintop, continuing overnight. Strong to extreme south winds. Alpine high temperatures around +1 with freezing levels around 2200 metres.Tuesday: Continued heavy rain (about 40 mm) extending to mountaintop. Possible accumulations of about 30 cm of new snow in the alpine as freezing levels decline from 2100 to 1700 metres over the day. Moderate to strong southwest winds. Alpine high temperatures around 0 to +1.Wednesday: Cloudy with wet flurries bringing about 15 cm of new snow. Moderate southwest winds. Alpine high temperatures around -1 with freezing level declining to around 1400 metres.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported.Please submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here.

Snowpack Summary

Alpine areas near Squamish are expected to have the most snow, with around 70 cm of settled snow on the ground. Recent southwesterly winds may have produced deeper drifts of snow behind ridges. At higher elevations, it is possible the recent new snow may rest on top of a crust. In most places below 1500 m there is insufficient snow for avalanches.

Problems

Loose Wet

Heavy rain is expected to saturate the snowpack and promote loose wet avalanche activity on Monday. Loose wet avalanches may occur naturally or with a human trigger - especially in steep terrain.

Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Use extra caution around steeper slopes while the snow is moist or wet.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Very Likely - Certain

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Nov 26th, 2018 2:00PM