Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Shore, Powell River, Sasquatch, Sky Pilot, South Coast, Stave, Tantalus, Tetrahedron.
Isolated pockets of wind slab may be found in the high alpine on north through east aspects. Monitor the conditions and back off steep slopes as the surface becomes wet or slushy.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There have been no recent reports of avalanches in the region. Small and isolated wet loose avalanches may be seen in steeper terrain with sunshine and warming.
If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
The surface snow is likely wet due to warm temperatures and rising freezing levels to mountain top.
North through east facing slopes in the alpine may have new surface hoar development and hold dryer snow (10 to 30 cm) which sits over moist snow. At treeline, 10-15 cm sits above a firm rain crust. Below the crust is a rain-soaked snowpack.
Snow depths at treeline vary across the region from 65 cm to 150 cm.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Cloudy. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy with sunny periods. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Thursday
A mix of wet snow and rain 5 mm. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
A mix of wet snow and rain 5 to 10 mm. Light ridgetop winds with strong gusts at times. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing 1400 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Slabs may be possible to trigger at high elevations where dry snow has been loaded into leeward terrain features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5