Vancouver Island

Avalanche conditions are generally safe.

Despite warm temperatures, dry snow, decent riding, and good access have been found in the mountains! It's a great time to get out and explore.

High

• We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast

No new avalanches have been reported in the past week.

Despite the low avalanche danger, stay diligent in assessing conditions that change with elevation and aspect.

Most surfaces will continue to settle and melt with warm temperatures. Clear skies overnight could create a crust on the surface in some areas.

Coverage has greatly improved, with over 100 cm of snow in the past two weeks now settling into a solid base.

The snowpack depth at treeline is roughly 150 cm.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.

Thursday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 4 to 5 mm of rain at treeline. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 50 mm of rain at treeline. 50 to 80 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
• Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.