Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Shore, South Coast, Tetrahedron.
Tread carefully.
backcountry travel is challenging with such minimal snow and hazards so close to the surface.
Check out our early season blog.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported in the region yet this season. Please consider filling out a MIN report if you are out in the backcountry.
Snowpack Summary
As the freezing level falls a new crust will likely form on all aspects and elevations.
Snow coverage in the region is generally thin, patchy and showing lots of ground roughness. Average snowpack depths at treeline range from 20 to 60 cm and taper off rapidly below treeline.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear skies with low level fog, no new precipitation expected, south ridgetop wind 5 to 15 km/h, freezing level falling to 1200 m.
Wednesday
Mostly clear skies with low level fog in the morning, no new precipitation expected, southeast ridgetop wind 1 to 10 km/h, freezing level around 1200 m.
Thursday
Increasing cloud throughout the day, up to 5 cm of new snow expected, southeast ridgetop wind 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -4°C.
Friday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow expected, southeast ridgetop wind 15 to 35 km/h, treeline temperature -3°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.