Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Vancouver Island.
Travel & Terrain Advice
Avalanche Summary
Snowpack Summary
Snowpack Details
Past Weather
Weather Forecast
Monday Dec 24 - a trace (north) to light snowfall (up to 6 cm east and west) will fall through out the day. Winds will be light SE rising and shifting to moderate NW. Temps ranging from -2 to -4 in the hills. Freezing levels 900 m dropping to 600 m in the north and down to near sea level in the east and west of the forecast region.
Tuesday Christmas Dec 25 - a mix of sun and cloud during the day with snow starting later on and increasing over night. Winds moderate NW switch to strong SE as the storm system arrives. Temps range from -2 to -6. Freezing levels around 500 m to 800 m.
Wednesday Boxing day Dec 26 - New snow overnight ( 10-15 cm approx) tapers off in the morning. Winds SE and strong overnight drop and swing to light W. Temps hover around -4. Freezing levels 600 m to 900 m.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Cornices
Aspects: North, North East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3