Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Northwest Inland.
Confidence
Poor - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
On Wednesday, the south of the region is expected to be mostly dry and sunny, and the north of the region is expected to be cloudy with scattered precipitation. Thursday should be mostly dry and sunny across the region with convective flurries. Warm temperatures with minimal overnight recovery are expected Wednesday and Thursday nights. There is the possibility of a weak storm system for parts of the region on Friday but it is uncertain.Wednesday: Clear in the south, cloudy in the north, scattered precipitation 0-2mm, freezing level am: 800m pm: 1500m, ridgetop wind: light variableThursday: Mostly sunny, freezing level am: 1300m pm: 1700m, ridgetop wind: moderate SEFriday: Unsettled conditions, freezing level am: 1200m pm: 1500m, ridgetop wind: light variable
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported. A very large deep-persistent avalanche occurred in the NW Coastal region on Monday. We are no longer receiving professional daily reports for the region so public observations are really appreciated right now. If you are out in the mountains, send your observations to forecaster@avalanche.ca
Snowpack Summary
Highly variable spring conditions are expected in the region. At lower below-treeline elevations the snowpack is typically wet and isothermal. It has not been refreezing overnight and is melting quickly. Between roughly 1000 and 1500m, the snowpack is undergoing daily melt-freeze cycles. The same conditions can be expected on sun-exposed slopes all the way to mountain-top. On higher elevation north-facing slopes, dry snow can be found. Recent strong S through W winds have scoured windward slopes and created wind slabs in leeward slopes. The early February crust/facet layer is typically down 1.5m or more. A smaller avalanche or a cornice fall may still have the potential to step down to this layer causing very large, destructive avalanches, especially during warm sunny periods.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Loose Wet
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 3 - 5