Avalanche Forecast

A MIN report from Saturday in the Coquihalla shows reactive conditions remain, with avalanches noted on unsupported features, likely remotely triggered.

Professionals remain concerned about the weak layers and are very cautious about stepping into avalanche terrain.

Recent storm snow is beginning to settle. However, reports show this storm snow is still not bonding well to the weak layers within the snowpack. This includes a crust/facet/surface hoar layer buried 60-100 cm deep, and a widespread crust with weak facets above buried up to 130 cm deep.

Strong sunshine is expected to create moist or wet snow on south facing slopes and increase the reactivity of weak layers.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with no snowfall expected. 20-30 km/h southwest winds. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Tuesday

Clear skies and sunny. 20-30 km/h west winds. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing levels around 800 m.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny with some cloud. 10-20 km/h northwest winds. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level around 700 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny.. 10-20 km/h northwest winds. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level around 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid being on or under sun exposed slopes.
• Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
• Keep in mind that human triggering potential persists as natural avalanching tapers off.