Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Skagit.
Danger in the region is low, but there may be isolated areas with unstable snow.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
If you are heading into the backcountry please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network. We read every report!
Snowpack Summary
10 to 20 cm of recent snow sits over a thick crust capping a moist upper snowpack.
The snowpack contains a couple of crusts with overlying surface hoar or facet crystals, but these have not produced recent avalanche activity and are not a concern at this time.
The lower snowpack is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C with freezing level climbing to 1500 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C with freezing level climbing to 1600 m.
Friday
Cloudy with 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C with freezing level climbing to 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.