Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Shore, Powell River, Sky Pilot, South Coast, Tetrahedron.
Exercise caution on steep slopes, particularly when exposed to direct sun.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in this region.
If you do go into the backcountry, please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Roughly 30 cm of heavy, wet, "coastal" snow has buried a widespread, thick crust at higher elevations. New snow may still need time to bond to the underlying crust in areas.
Conditions remain rugged at lower elevations with a shallow and largely isothermal snowpack.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Tuesday
Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Wednesday
Sunny. 40 to 50 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1000 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 40 to 50 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperaturere 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid exposure to steep sun exposed slopes.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Recent snowfall has buried a widespread crust and may be at risk of weakening with warm temperatures and solar exposure.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5