Avalanche Forecast

Low - Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations. Uncertainty is due to rapidly fluctuating freezing levels.

Saturday night: Clear, moderate southwest wind, freezing level 1100-1200 m.

Sunday: Cloudy with flurries starting in the afternoon, southwest wind building through the day, freezing level 1200-1800 m.

Monday: 20-30 mm precip overnight, strong northwest wind easing through the day, freezing level dropping 1200 m to 600 m.

Tuesday: Clear, light northwest wind, freezing level spiking 700m to above mountaintop late in the day.

No recent reports of avalanche activity.

Our eyes and ears in the mountains are limited at this time of year and may continue this winter due to fewer professional observations. If you see anything (or don't) while out in the field, please consider sharing via the Mountain Information Network (MIN). Photos are especially helpful! A big thank you to those that have already shared their observations thus far.

Previous southwest winds have formed thick slabs in lee features at upper elevations. 10-20 cm sits over a crust from a recent rain event. 

Snowpack depth rapidly changes with elevation. The snowline has been reported to be around 900 m. The snowpack rapidly jumps to around 100 cm deep above 1000 m and between 150 to 200 cm near the mountain tops.

Check out this awesome conditions update from North Shore Rescue from Friday.

• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and wind exposure.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles especially below treeline.