Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.
A firm, widespread crust exists. Be aware of slippery and difficult travel conditions, this may be the greatest backcountry hazard.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Surface hoar growth and surface faceting continue with cool and clear weather. A widespread crust likely exists on the surface in all but alpine, north-facing terrain. Variable wind-affected snow can be found in areas without a surface crust.
The mid and lower snowpack is dense and well-settled with no current concerns.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Potential for above freezing layer from 1300 to 2300 m.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with up to 2 cm of snow on the north end of the Island. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Saturday
Sunny. 5 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.