Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Sasquatch, Skagit, Stave.
Back off steep slopes when the snow surface feels wet. Wet loose avalanches are possible due to sustained high freezing levels.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
If you do head into the backcountry please submit any observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Warm temperatures and sun may moisten the surface snow and break down crusts likely formed overnight. A widespread layer of breakable crust with surface hoar is buried around 5-10 cm deep, under wind affected snow.
The mid and lower snowpack is made up of a series of crusts and rounded grains. The snowpack is generally well consolidated.
Overall, the snow depth remains shallow, hiding early season hazards just below the snow surface.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Partially clear with no new snow expected, south alpine wind 15 to 30 km/h, freezing level around 2500 m.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of rain possible, south alpine wind increasing to 40 km/h, freezing level around 2700 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of mixed precipitation expected, south alpine wind 10 to 25 km/h, freezing level around 2400 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with 3 cm of snow possible in the alpine, rain below, southwest alpine wind 15 to 40 km/h, freezing level around 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid sun exposed slopes, especially if snow surface is moist or wet.
- A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
With sustained high freezing levels wet loose avalanches are possible on steep slopes at all elevations.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5