South Coast

Be alert to changing conditions throughout the day. New snow and wind are forming fresh, reactive wind slabs.

Seek out sheltered terrain for the best and safest riding.

Moderate

• We are uncertain whether the wind will be enough to form new wind slabs.
• We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

On Saturday, a size 2 skier-accidental wind slab occurred up at Sky Pilot on a north east aspect in the alpine. Read the full details here.

Wind slabs at upper elevations will continue to be the main concern on Monday, with new snow and wind forming fresh, reactive slabs.

Up to 20 cm of new snow adds to 20 to 40 cm of recent storm snow. This snow has buried a thick crust on all aspects and elevations except high north. The crust may be on the surface on south, and west slopes and deeper deposits may be found on north and east aspects.

The remainder of the snowpack is well-bonded.

The snowpack depth at treeline ranges from 90 to 170 cm. The snowpack depth tapers rapidly below treeline, especially on south aspects.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday

Cloudy. 5 to 20 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 4 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.