Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Skagit.
Check how well the recent snow is bonding, and manage your exposure to sun-exposed slopes.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported, but observations are very limited.
Snowpack Summary
Upper elevations may have 10 to 20 cm of recent snow over melt-freeze crusts. A typical spring diurnal pattern is underway: daytime warmth moistens the upper snowpack, while overnight cooling usually forms a hard crust at higher elevations. Lower elevations may not refreeze and are melting out quickly.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Wednesday
Sunny. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
- Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
Sunlight may destabilize 10 to 20 cm of recent snow and cause wet loose avalanches in steep terrain.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2