Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Sea To Sky.
Confidence
Fair - Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain on Friday
Weather Forecast
Friday: Mix of sun and cloud / Light to moderate southwest winds / Freezing level at 2100mSaturday: Very light snowfall / Moderate southwest winds / Freezing level at 1100mSunday: Mix of sun and cloud / Light and variable winds / Freezing level at 1000m
Avalanche Summary
There have been no reports of recent avalanche activity.
Snowpack Summary
Relatively small pockets of stiff wind slab have formed at higher elevations in response to recent light snowfall and strong to extreme southwest winds. In shaded areas at treeline and below the new snow may overlie surface hoar which is reported to be reactive in the Meager Group (upper Lillooet). Several crusts can be found in the snowpack, especially on solar aspects; however, reports indicate these interfaces have settled out fairly rapidly in most areas. The mid and lower snowpack layers are generally strong and well settled. Total snow depths vary from around 400 cm in the south to around 180 cm in the north.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Loose Wet
Aspects: North, North East, East.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2