Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Jan 30 – 31, 2017Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

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

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Watch for wind slabs lingering in exposed alpine features and avoid terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.

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.

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