Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Dec 7th, 2023–Dec 8th, 2023

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

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

Backcountry travel is challenging right now. The crusty/shallow snowpack is a greater hazard than avalanches at the moment.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

The likelihood of natural avalanche activity has greatly decreased with a significant surface crust.

If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network

Snowpack Summary

A widespread surface crust has formed on all aspects and elevations. Any previous layers of concern deeper in the snowpack should now be bridged by the crust.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, no new snow expected, west ridgetop wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -4°C.

Friday

Sunny with no new snow expected, south ridgetop wind 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -4°C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of new snow expected, south ridgetop wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -3°C.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 mm of new precipitation expected, southwest ridgetop wind 5 to 15 km/h, freezing level rising to 1600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.