Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Skagit.
Small human-triggered avalanches are possible where new snow has accumulated over a hard crust.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region.
If you are heading into the backcountry please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. We read every report!
Snowpack Summary
10-20 cm of recent snow sits over a thick crust capping a moist upper snowpack.
The mid snowpack contains a couple of crusts with overlying surface hoar or facet crystals which have not produced recent avalanche activity and are not a concern at this time.
The lower snowpack is well-settled and bonded.
Weather Summary
Monday night
Cloudy with around 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with around 5 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a trace of snow. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent snow may slide easily on the crust. Watch for pockets of reactive slab in leeward terrain features in the alpine.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5