Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.
It's a good time to explore more complex terrain.
Verify that conditions are as expected before committing to slopes.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Past evidence of wet loose avalanches (size 1 to 2) and old slabs are still visible, such as this one from Sutton Peak area.
With our field team finished for the season observations are currently very limited. It's important to verify conditions are as expected before entering committing terrain.
Please share with the Mountain Information Network if you are going into the backcountry!
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong. Recent high freezing levels and strong sun made the top 25 cm of snow moist or wet. At upper elevations, these snow surfaces likely formed a hard crust overnight Friday. This crust may melt and soften during daytime warming, improving riding conditions. Lower elevations are melting out rapidly.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy with 0 to 3 mm of light rain possible. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature low 0 ° C. Freezing level 2500 m dropping to 1500 m.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud. 50 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level rising to 1700 m.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated light rain showers possible. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.
Monday
Sunny with increasing cloudiness by afternoon. 10 to 15 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.