Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Northwest Coastal.
New snow and wind will mean that storm slabs are to be expected, and will likely be reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded areas.
Confidence
Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.
Weather Forecast
MONDAY NIGHT - Flurries, 5-15 cm / southwest winds, 30-60 km/h / alpine low temperature near -5
TUESDAY - Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, up to 5 cm / southwest winds 30-60 km/h / alpine high temperature near -6
WEDNESDAY - Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, up to 5 cm / west winds, 20-40 km/h / alpine high temperature near -6
THURSDAY - A mix of sun and cloud / light variable winds / alpine high temperature near -7
Avalanche Summary
It is likely that a natural avalanche cycle occurred throughout the day, and overnight on Monday.Â
Natural avalanche activity is expected to taper off somewhat throughout the day on Tuesday, however human triggered avalanches remain likely, especially in wind affected areas.
Snowpack Summary
20-40 cm of new snow is likely sitting on a mix of hard wind slabs, sugary faceted snow, and feathery surface hoar crystals, depending on location. Recent strong winds will have likely formed reactive storm slabs throughout the region. Total snowpack amounts are likely in the 60-120 cm range, tapering quickly at lower elevations.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Recent new snow and winds will likely have formed reactive wind slabs, especially in wind affected areas.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2