Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Shore, Powell River, Sasquatch, South Coast, Stave, Tetrahedron.
Avalanche conditions are favorable for venturing into bigger terrain
Use extra caution in steep terrain where a fall or small avalanche could have serious consequences.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you are headed into the backcountry please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Cool and clear weather continues to promote surface hoar formation and faceting at the surface. A crust exists at the surface on south-facing slopes and lower elevations. Loose, dry snow may still exist in shaded, north-facing terrain at higher elevations.
The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with no significant layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1500 m.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 25 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 20 to 35 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.