Avalanche Forecast
Regions: South Coast.
Confidence
Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Weather Forecast
MONDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with isolated wet flurries, 5-10 cm / west-northwest wind, 10-25 km/h / treeline temperature +2 C / freezing level 1300 mTUESDAY: Mostly cloudy / west-northwest wind, 10-30 km/h / treeline temperature +2 C / freezing level 1500 mWEDNESDAY: Snow, 25-30 cm accumulation / southwest wind, 20 gusting to 40 km/h / treeline temperature +2 C / freezing level 1300 mTHURSDAY: Cloudy with isolated wet flurries, trace to 5 cm / southwest wind, 10 gusting to 40 km/h / treeline temperature +1 C / freezing level 1600 m
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region. With spring conditions, the avalanche hazard will fluctuate greatly depending on the strength of the overnight freeze and how quickly the snowpack is warmed up each day, especially in areas with fresh snow.
Snowpack Summary
Rain and snow over the weekend have amalgamated with the snowpack and warm temperatures through the day are producing a moist snowpack. Below, 1200 m the snow is melting rapidly.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5