Avalanche Forecast
Regions: South Coast.
Confidence
Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Weather Forecast
Thursday: 20-25 cm new snow expected with freezing levels around 1000 m. Strong southwesterly winds.Friday: 10 cm new snow expected with freezing levels around 1000 m. Moderate southwesterly winds.Saturday: 20-25 cm new snow expected with freezing levels around 900 m. Moderate southerly winds.
Avalanche Summary
Expect human triggered and natural avalanches to occur in steep, wind-affected terrain at higher elevations.
Snowpack Summary
30-40 cm of new snow now overlies a crust. Indications are the new snow has generally bonded well at elevations below 1500 m. Higher up things are uncertain - we basically have no reports. Travel in many places is rugged, with many open creeks, alder and other early season hazards. Expect snow depths of around 10 cm at 800 m and around 120 cm at 1200 m.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2