Vancouver Island
Avalanche danger
Highlights
Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Sunday.
NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region. Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Snowpack Summary
High freezing levels have formed a surface crust everywhere.
The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.
Lower elevations are melting out rapidly.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly clear. 5 to 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Tuesday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.