Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Apr 22 – 23, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

It's a good time to explore more complex terrain, start your day early and end early.

Be sure to verify conditions before committing to steep slopes and back off if the snow is wet and slushy.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    By Thursday a prolonged period with no significant overnight refreeze may be established. Natural wet loose avalanche activity is possible.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported. Looking ahead, rising freezing levels with minimal to no overnight refreeze may increase the likelihood of wet loose avalanches and cornice failures.

With limited observations this time of year, sharing your photos and observations on the Mountain Information Network helps everyone stay informed.

Snowpack Summary

A dusting of new snow has fallen on a well-settled and strong snowpack.

A typical spring diurnal pattern is in effect. Daytime warming moistens the upper snowpack, and overnight cooling usually forms a hard crust at higher elevations. Lower elevations may not refreeze and are melting out quickly.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Clear with cloudy periods. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Wednesday

Sunny. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +8 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Friday

Sunny. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +9 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Travel early on sun-exposed slopes before cornices weaken with daytime warming.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • This is a good time for exploring terrain.

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