Avalanche Forecast
Regions: South Coast.
Confidence
Low - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
We are slowly transitioning towards a period of pronounced high pressure. The forecast period is marked by cooler temps, very little precipitation and the potential for clear skies by the weekend. THURSDAY NIGHT: Freezing level around 1200 m, light variable wind, no significant precipitation expected.FRIDAY: Overcast, freezing level around 1000 m, light southwest wind, a trace of snow possible. SATURDAY: A few clouds, freezing level around 750 m, light northeast wind, no significant precipitation expected.SUNDAY: A few clouds, freezing level around 800 m, light variable wind, no significant precipitation expected.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported. Please submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here.
Snowpack Summary
Monday and Tuesday's storm produced over 200 mm of precipitation that mostly fell as rain. Winds were extreme out of the south/southwest. Cornices likely formed on many ridgelines. Alpine areas near Squamish have the most snow, with around 70 cm of settled snow on the ground. In the alpine, there may be a crust lower in the snowpack. It is thought that there is insufficient snow for avalanches below 1500 m.
Avalanche Problems
Cornices
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2