Avalanche forecast

Vancouver Island

Feb 15 – 16, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

Assess steep lines at upper elevations for wind slab.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Wind slab could still be found on isolated features at higher elevations. These slabs could be more reactive if they overlie facets or surface hoar.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in a few days.

Confidence

Moderate

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.

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