Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Apr 14 – 15, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Cornice falls may trigger avalanches on slopes below.

Avoid traveling on slopes below cornices and give them a wide berth while traveling on ridetops.

Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

    Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Sunday.

NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region. Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

Snowpack Summary

High freezing levels have formed a surface crust everywhere.

The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.

Lower elevations are melting out rapidly.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Tuesday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Wednesday

Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Cornices often break further back than expected; give them a wide berth when traveling on ridgetops.
  • Cornice failures could trigger large and destructive avalanches.
  • Avoid travelling on slopes below cornices.
  • Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.

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