Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Manning, Skagit.
Back off steep slopes when the snow surface feels wet. Wet loose avalanches are possible due to sustained high freezing levels and rain
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
If you do head into the backcountry please submit any observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
he snow surface is moist at treeline and below. As the freezing level falls a new crust will likely form in the alpine.
The mid and lower snowpack is made up of a series of crusts and rounded grains. The snowpack is generally well consolidated.
Overall, the snow depth remains shallow, especially on south facing slopes. Early season hazards are just below the surface.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with 5 mm of mixed precipitation expected, south alpine wind 15 to 35 km/h, freezing level around 1800 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 15 to 40 km/h, freezing level around 2000 m.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud with no new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 25 to 40 km/h, freezing level around 1900 m.
Friday
Cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 25 to 50 km/h, freezing level around 1900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanches are possible at treeline and below due to high freezing levels and rain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5