Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 30th, 2017 3:58PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

shorton, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

Watch for wind loaded features above terrain traps like cliffs and gullies. Thanks to everyone who's shared observations on the MIN!

Summary

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

Cool clear weather all week. Sunny with light east winds and treeline temperatures around -5 C.

Avalanche Summary

Several small skier triggered avalanches were reported in the Sky Pilot area near Squamish over the weekend. Most appeared to be wind slabs on north aspects in the size 1-1.5 range. Wind slabs may linger in exposed alpine features.

Snowpack Summary

Sunday's storm delivered 5-10 cm of heavy snow to the region. A solid surface crust has formed at lower elevations. At higher elevations, small wind slabs may be lingering in the lee of exposed ridges. The mid and lower snowpack are settled and well bonded.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Watch for wind slabs lingering in exposed alpine features and avoid terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.

Use caution around ledges and cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 31st, 2017 2:00PM