Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Jan 2 – 3, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Despite a generally stable snowpack, heightened avalanche conditions are expected with the incoming snow and increasing winds.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2

    With light snow and increasing winds, wind slab formation will likely occur throughout the day on Thursday.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Approximately 20 to 40 cm of recent snow exists at higher elevations. This snow has buried a thin rain crust.

The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated with no current concerns.

Snow depth varies from 130 to 250 cm at treeline, while snow coverage decreases quickly at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

ThursdayCloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow (local areas in the Sunshine Coast may receive closer to 20 cm). 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow at upper elevations. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow at upper elevations. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

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