Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Shore, Powell River, Sky Pilot, South Coast, Tetrahedron.
If a surface crust is present avalanche danger is likely low.
If there is no crust and the surface becomes wet and breaks down the danger will rise.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Moist snow, pinwheeling and small loose wet sluffing was reported at 1200 m near Cypress on Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
A crust is likely to form overnight as the surface cools after Monday's warm temperatures.
The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated, with several well-bonded crusts scattered throughout.
Snow depth has been reported as 330 cm at 1700 m, tapering quickly with elevation below treeline.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly clear skies. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Wednesday
5 to 10 cm of snow overnight then clearing. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1500 to 2500 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, with increasing clouds in the afternoon. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
The likelihood of loose wet avalanches will increase if the sun comes out while the wind is calm.
Aspects: East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5