Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Shore, Powell River, Sasquatch, South Coast, Stave, Tetrahedron.
You may find dry snow on high north-facing features but be aware of slippery and difficult travel conditions due to a widespread crust.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported by Wednesday at 4 pm.
If you are headed into the backcountry please consider making a MIN post with photos and observations from the day. The information is very helpful for forecasters!
Snowpack Summary
A thick melt-freeze crust covers the snow surface at all elevations with the exception of shaded north facing alpine terrain where dry snow may still be found.
The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with several well-bonded crusts scattered throughout.
Snow depth has been reported as 330 cm at 1700 m, tapering quickly at lower elevations below treeline.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Increasing cloud. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing levels drop to 800 m.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with light flurries, 1 to 4 cm. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing levels at 800 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing levels at 500 m.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing levels at 500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- This is a good time for exploring terrain.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.