Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Skagit.
While conditions may be favorable for venturing into bigger terrain, use extra caution in steep, consequential terrain where a fall or small avalanche could have serious consequences.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Snow surfaces are highly variable; in exposed terrain at higher elevations, previously wind-affected snow exists, while a crust is present on most south-facing slopes and lower elevations.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well-settled and bonded with no layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear sky. 20 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.