Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Sasquatch, Skagit, Stave.
Recent winds have varied in direction and strength. Wind slabs could exist on all aspects.
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
Approximately 30 to 40 cm of recent snow continues to settle and strengthen atop a widespread, thick crust. In areas, surface hoar crystals may exist atop the crust.
The mid and lower snowpack are well-settled and strong.
At lower elevations, conditions remain rugged with a shallow snowpack and largely wet snow surfaces.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear skies. 30 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 30 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 40 to 50 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 30 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Wind slabs may exist on various aspects at higher elevations, with recent winds having switched from southerly to northerly.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2