Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Northwest Coastal.
Confidence
Fair - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
Cold and dry with strong N-E outflow winds. A temperature inversion may form on Wednesday.
Avalanche Summary
Over the last few days we've had reports of naturally and skier-triggered size 1-2 slabs, mostly wind slabs on lee slopes at treeline and above. Explosive control with a cornice drop on Saturday produced a size 2.5 storm slab on a north-facing slope at 1400 m.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 30 cm new snow from Friday night is likely to form new wind slabs on south through to west-facing slopes as the winds shift into an outflow pattern. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well-settled. Several old crust layers exist but these appear to be well bonded.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3