Avalanche Forecast
Regions: South Coast.
Confidence
Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Friday
Weather Forecast
Friday: Approximately 25 cm new snow with freezing levels around 1000 m. Strong southwesterly winds.Saturday: Approximately 10 cm new snow with freezing levels around 900 m. Moderate southerly winds.Sunday: Dry with some sunny breaks. Light northwesterly winds.
Avalanche Summary
Expect human triggered and natural avalanches to occur in steep, wind-affected terrain at higher elevations.
Snowpack Summary
40-60 cm of new snow now overlies a crust at treeline elevations. Indications are the new snow has generally bonded well at elevations below 1500 m. Higher up things are uncertain - we basically have no reports. Travel in many places is rugged, with many open creeks, alder and other early season hazards, although things should be improving with recent new snow. Expect snow depths of around 20 cm at 800 m and around 140 cm at 1200 m.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2