Coquihalla

It's a good time to consider stepping out into more complex terrain.

Riding conditions will be best once the surface crust has softened on sun-affected slopes.

Loose wet avalanches were reported on Sunday from steep sun-affected slopes. We expect this activity to continue while temperatures remain warm and there is strong sunshine.

If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.

Strong sunshine and warm temperatures are expected to break down the surface crust - or moisten surface snow at low elevations, and on steep sun affected slopes into the alpine. Snow on north facing alpine slopes will likely remain dry.

Check out this MIN for a great overview of the subpar surface conditions at Flatiron.

The mid and lower snowpack are generally well-settled with no current layers of concern.

Monday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. An above freezing layer is expected from 1500-3500 m.

Tuesday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. An above freezing layer is expected from 1500-3500 m.

Wednesday

Sunny. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. The above freezing layer from 1500-3500 m begins to break down.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud. 40 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing levels 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Travel early on sun-exposed slopes before cornices weaken with daytime warming.