Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Shore, Sasquatch, Sky Pilot, South Coast, Stave.
Ongoing precipitation and warm temperatures will keep the avalanche hazard elevated.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No notable recent avalanches have been reported, however poor weather and road closures have limited observations.
Please continue to post your observations and photos to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Rain has saturated the snowpack at most elevations, expect to find wet and unconsolidated snow until cold temperatures refreeze the snowpack.
Prior to this weekend's rain event, the snowpack was well settled with treeline depths 100-180 cm.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Heavy rain, 30 mm. Ridgeline low temperature +4 C. Southwest wind 50-70Â km/hr. Freezing level spiking above 2500 m.
Monday
Heavy rain in the morning then less rain, 30 mm. Ridgetop high temperature +6 C. Southwest wind 30-60 gusting to 90 km/hr. Freezing level starting near 2000 m and falling.
TuesdayMore rain, 35 mm. Ridgetop low temperature +4 C. Southwest wind 30-40Â gusting to 70 km/hr. Freezing level falling to 1500 m.
WednesdayLighter rain, 15 mm. Ridgeline high temperature +2 C. Southwest wind 30-40Â km/hr. Freezing level falling below 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from rain.
- The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
- Avoid exposure to areas with overhead hazard during periods of rain.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Rain will continue to saturate the snowpack and maintain the ability to produce wet avalanches.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2