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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 7th, 2024–Feb 8th, 2024
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

Continue to practice safe travel habits in the mountains.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Tuesday.

Snowpack Summary

A thick and hard melt-freeze crust is present to mountain tops.

Settled dry snow may exist in the alpine.

Most of the snowpack below treeline is below threshold for forming avalanches.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 400 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 800 m.

Friday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Saturday

Cloudy with 0 to 3 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.