Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 27th, 2024–Mar 28th, 2024

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Sasquatch, Sasquatch, Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Skagit.

Conditions are generally safe, but pay attention to the bond of the recent snow as you travel.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Weather patterns suggest small wind slabs could exist on isolated leeward terrain features.

Snowpack Summary

Scattered flurries over the past few days deposited 10 to 20 cm of snow above a widespread crust layer. Deeper wind deposits are likely at higher elevations.

The snowpack below the crust is strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 600 m.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Investigate the bond of the recent snow