Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Feb 2, 2017Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
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.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - 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 on Thursday

Weather Forecast

Thursday: Sunny with cloudy periods and alpine temperatures near -2. Ridgetop winds light from the southeast.Friday: Snow amounts 5-15 cm with alpine temperatures near -2 and freezing levels near 1400m. Ridgetop winds light from southeast.Saturday: Mix of snow and rain up to 30mm. Freezing levels 1500m.  Ridgetop winds light-gusting strong from the south.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche observations have been reported. Reactive wind slabs may linger in exposed alpine features. No avalanche concerns at lower elevations.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm of heavy snow fell in the region last weekend. Current cold temperatures have formed a solid surface crust up to 1400m. 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 with the average snowpack depth up to 300 cm at treeline.

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