Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Manning, Skagit.
Continuously assess for wind slab as you move through terrain.
Rider triggerable wind slabs could still be found on northerly aspects at treeline and above.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There have been no recent avalanche reports in the region.
If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Ongoing southerly winds are likely forming wind slabs on northerly aspects. A surface hoar layer may be found in the upper snowpack but it’s depth and distribution are uncertain. Soft snow can still be easily found in sheltered terrain.
Check out this great MIN from the region.
In the alpine, an estimated 30 to 50 cm of snow sits above a thin crust. At lower elevations, 10 to 20 cm of snow sits above a more robust crust. The snow is moist below the crust.
Snow depths at treeline vary across the region. Around 105 cm is reported in the Coquihalla and 80 cm near Manning Park.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Clearing throughout the night with trace amounts of snow expected. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Tuesday
Cloud increasing throughout the day with around 5 cm of snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with up to 25 cm of snow expected by late morning. 40 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1700 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with light rain. 50 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Rider triggerable wind slabs could still be found on northerly aspects at treeline and above.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5