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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 23rd, 2022–Mar 24th, 2022
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Vancouver Island.

A crust likely exists to mountain top, making avalanche activity unlikely. Monitor surface conditions throughout the day, and minimize exposure to slopes that hold wet and heavy surface snow. 

Confidence

High - We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast

Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Skies clear overnight with light westerly winds. Freezing levels fall to 1000 m. 

THURSDAY: A mix of sun and cloud with light southeast winds. Freezing levels around 1300 m. 

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with flurries bringing up to 5 cm of snow. Moderate southeast winds and freezing levels around 1200 m.

SATURDAY: Light snowfall overnight and throughout the day, freezing levels around 1200 m. Moderate to strong southerly winds. 

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

If you venture into the mountains, please share any observations on the Mountain Information Network. 

Snowpack Summary

As temperatures drop, a melt freeze crust will extend into the alpine on all aspects. Expect moist snow at low elevations below the freezing line.

The mid and lower snowpack are considered well settled and strong. 

In most areas snowpack depths at below treeline elevations are below threshold for avalanche activity. 

Terrain and Travel

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
  • Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Rising freezing levels and periods of strong sunshine throughout the day will create increased likelihood of triggered wet avalanches primarily on south facing and sun affected slopes.

Aspects: South East, South, South West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2