Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Regions
South Coast Inland.
Recent snowfall has eased the travel, but still expect it to be rugged. Watch out for wind slabs if you make it to alpine elevations.
Confidence
Low - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy.SUNDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, moderate southwest winds, alpine temperature -3 C, freezing level 1400 m.MONDAY: Cloudy with rain or snow, accumulation 10 to 20 mm water equivalent, strong southwest winds, alpine temperature 0 C, freezing level 2100 m.TUESDAY: Cloudy with rain or snow, accumulation 10 to 20 mm water equivalent, moderate southwest winds, alpine temperature 0 C, freezing level 2000 m.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches observed.We would very much appreciate it if you spend a moment to submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here, even if it is just a photo. Thanks!
Snowpack Summary
Snow depths are around 50 to 80 cm at treeline and alpine elevations, although there may be deeper deposits in wind-loaded areas. Approximately 30 cm of recent snow sits above a layer of surface hoar (north aspects) or a crust (south aspects). All but the highest and/or smoothest slopes have insufficient snow cover for avalanches to occur at this time.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.