Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.
Stormy weather has created hazardous avalanche conditions at higher elevations. Adopt a conservative approach in avalanche terrain.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No avalanche activity has been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Over the last few days, as much as 60 cm of new snow has fallen at upper elevations, accompanied by strong to extreme alpine winds.
Various hard surfaces, including crusts or previously wind-affected snow, may exist below the recent storm snow.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with 0 to 3 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Friday
Cloudy with 10 to 30 cm of snow. 60 to 80 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 10 to 50 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with 0 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- In times of uncertainty, conservative terrain choices are our best defense.
- Start with simple terrain and gather information before committing to bigger features.
- Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
- Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Recent stormy weather has formed storm and wind slabs, especially concerning at higher elevations. At these altitudes, snowfall has been more consistent, and ground roughness is largely now buried.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2