Avalanche Forecast
Regions: South Coast.
Confidence
Moderate - Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain
Weather Forecast
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with afternoon clearing, light southeast winds, treeline temperature 0 C, freezing level 1000 m rising to 1500 m.THURSDAY: Sunny with some afternoon cloud, light southwest winds, treeline temperature 0 C, freezing level 1400 m.FRIDAY: Cloudy with afternoon precipitation, light to moderate southwest winds, treeline temperature -1 C, freezing level 1300 m.
Avalanche Summary
We have received very little information on avalanche activity for this region. From what we have heard, skiers could easily trigger small loose wet avalanches on Monday. Natural loose wet avalanches were also observed in treeline and alpine terrain, particularly on southerly aspects. Large slab avalanches were also observed, which may have released during the storm on Friday.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
Above about 1200 m, 30 to 40 cm of snow on Monday and Tuesday fell on a melt-freeze crust formed by Sunday's sunshine and warm air temperatures. The snow below this is well-settled and strong.Below 1200 m, a spring snowpack exists.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5