Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.
Practice good group management and travel through steep terrain one at a time.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
We haven't received reports of recent avalanche activity. The likelihood of triggering an avalanche is low at this time.
Please consider submitting to the Mountain Information Network if you are getting out in the backcountry.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of snow will fall onto a hard melt-freeze crust. The snow surface will moisten with daytime warming and freeze into a crust at night.
The remainder of the snowpack is strong.
There is insufficient snow to form avalanches for most below treeline locations.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Tuesday
Clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1400 m.
Wednesday
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
Thursday
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
- Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.