Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 30th, 2019 5:21PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

jsmith, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

Hazard may be one step higher if the storm arrives earlier than expected.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain

Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy / Moderate, northwesterly winds / Low 4 C / Freezing level 2300 m.THURSDAY: Cloudy with flurries/drizzle; 5-10 mm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 4 C / Freezing level 1500 m.THURSDAY NIGHT: Snow/rain; 10-15 mm. / Strong, southwesterly winds / Freezing level 1200 m.FRIDAY: Snow/rain; 15-25 mm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 2 C / Freezing level 1300 m. SATURDAY: Cloudy / Light, westerly winds / High 2 C / Freezing level 1000 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were reported in the region.

Snowpack Summary

The majority of the snow surfaces on all aspects and at all elevations are either crusts or wind effected.Below the surface, the remainder of the snowpack is currently well-settled and strong in most locations.

Problems

Storm Slabs

Fresh storm slabs may form if the snow arrives earlier than forecast.

Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.Use small slopes without consequence to test the bond of the new snow.Use caution when transitioning into wind effected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Jan 31st, 2019 2:00PM