Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Sasquatch, Skagit, Stave.
Low danger does not mean no danger.
Pay attention to isolated wind slabs on alpine features.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Localized loose wet avalanches are still possible during sunny breaks.
If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
At upper elevations, 10 to 15 cm of recent snow has accumulated over moist snow or a crust on all aspects, except north-facing alpine slopes where dry remained. Small pockets of wind slabs have likely formed in all alpine terrain with recent wind from different directions. At lower elevations, a moist snowpack or a surface crust is found.
The mid and lower snowpack are generally well-bonded. The height of snow is about 200 cm at treeline.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy with 3 to 5 cm of new snow. 20 to 30 km/h west ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 700 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to 0 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to 0 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Monday
Cloudy with isolated flurries. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature rising to 0 °C. Freezing level 1200 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.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Small pockets of wind slabs are found on alpine features. As recent wind varied in direction, watch for isolated wind slabs on all aspects.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2