Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Manning, Skagit.
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Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
We have not had any reports of avalanche activity since the 27th of Nov.
Please consider sharing any observations you have on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
New snow may bury surface hoar crystals, potentially creating an avalanche problem. However, rain before snow likely mitigates this danger.
Expect the old snow to be affected by the wind in open areas and generally well settled.
The bottom of the snowpack contains several crusts that have not been a concern.
Around 100 cm of snow can be found at treeline. This diminishes rapidly below about 1500 m, where a surface crust is present.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy with 2 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 2 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
SundayA mix of sun and cloud with 5 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
MondaySunny. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 3200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Small new slabs could form with wind acting on slopes with soft, transportable snow.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5