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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 14th, 2024–Feb 15th, 2024

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Vancouver Island, East Island, North Island, South Island, West Island.

Assess steep lines at upper elevations for wind slab.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in a few days.

Snowpack Summary

Check out this MIN from our field team to get some great details on surface conditions.

A variety of surfaces can be found at upper elevations including a crust on sun exposed slopes, wind slab and soft faceted snow in sheltered terrain. It is possible that wind slab has formed over facets and surface hoar in isolated areas.

The mid pack contains several other crusts.

Below treeline, most areas are below the threshold for forming avalanches.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clear skies with no new snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h northeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.

Thursday

Sunny with no new snow expected. 10 to 25 km/h east alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Friday

Increasing cloud with no new snow expected. 40 to 60 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm new snow expected. 20 to 30 km/h southeast alpine wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.