Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Garibaldi, North Shore, Powell River, Sasquatch, Sky Pilot, South Coast, Stave, Tantalus, Tetrahedron.
Watch for wind for wind slabs on a variety of aspects at upper elevations as the wind direction changes to northwest in the next few days.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There are no recent avalanches to report in the last few days.
Please consider sharing any observations you have on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
New snow falling through the end of last week has likely been redistributed by east and southeast winds now switching to northwest. This has likely resulted in wind slab formation on a variety of aspects. Conditions below treeline are likely variable, where precipitation was been a mix of snow and rain.
The snowpack is generally 150 to 200 cm deep around treeline. Snow depths rapidly decrease at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 15-20 km/h west and northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west and northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with some sunny breaks. 25 to 45 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 800 m.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with snow. 25 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Switching winds have likely formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects at upper elevations.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2