Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Brandywine, Garibaldi, Homathko, Powell River, Sea To Sky, Spearhead, Tantalus.
Wet loose avalanches are possible on steep sun-exposed slopes. Where a thick surface crust exists avalanche activity will be unlikely.
Give cornices a wide berth from above and below.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche reports by 4 pm Tuesday.
Solar radiation and warming may initiate small, isolated wet loose avalanches on sun-exposed slopes. Pockets of wind affected snow may linger on high north-facing slopes. Where a thick surface crust exists avalanche activity is unlikely.
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust likely exists at all elevations, except on north-facing slopes which is expected to limit avalanche activity. Wind-affected dry snow still exists on north-facing alpine slopes above 2000 m. Watch for moist, unstable snow on southerly slopes with sun and warm temperatures.
Below treeline elevations have minimal snow cover, if any at all. Expect challenging travel conditions with hazards like rocks, stumps and open creeks.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear. 10-25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperatures near -5 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10-30 km/h northerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C. Freezing level near 1600 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 20-30 km/h northerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C. Freezing level around 1600 m.
Friday
Sunny. 10-20 km/h easterly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1°C. Freezing level 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
- Caution around slopes that are exposed to cornices overhead.
- Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5