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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Nov 27th, 2024–Nov 28th, 2024

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Vancouver Island, East Island, North Island, South Island, West Island.

Use good travel habits.

Ride steep terrain one at a time and avoid riding above terrain traps.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Small (size 1) human-triggered and natural slab avalanches were reported over the weekend. These slabs have likely stabilized in most areas.

Snowpack Summary

Large surface hoar has been observed in many areas. A thin sun crust could also be found on steep south facing terrain.

Check out this detailed MIN for more info.

Last weekends storm snow (30 to 100 cm) has likely settled and bondedSnow coverage remains thin at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear  with a trace of snow possible. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.

Thursday

Mostly sunny with trace amounts of snow possible. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud with trace  amounts of snow expected. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow possible. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.