Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.
An isothermal snowpack exists at all elevations.
Exercise caution around steep slopes, where surface snow may remain unstable.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche was reported, but field observations are limited. Old debris of large natural wet avalanches from the past weekend's storm is still visible throughout the region.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 100 cm of moist to wet snow sits on the rapidly decomposing January crust, now down 100 to 150 cm. Below this, the snowpack is rounded and stable. At lower elevations, rain has soaked the snowpack, and the coverage is thin.
Read about the conditions in the Beauforts on Tuesday by our field team.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h southwesterly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2°C. Freezing level around 1800 m.
Friday
Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5°C. Freezing level reaching 2800 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with isolated flurries. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5°C. Freezing level lowering from 2800 to 1500 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2°C. Freezing level around 1800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Small loose wet avalanches are likely on steep slopes at all elevations, especially with strong sun. A surface crust, if present, may reduce the risk.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5