Avalanche forecast

Vancouver Island

Nov 27 – 28, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Assess steep terrain for wind slabs before committing.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Small wind slabs may be lingering in steep alpine terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Small (size 1) human-triggered slab avalanches were reported over the weekend. These slabs have likely stabilized in most areas.

Snowpack Summary

Recent storm snow (30 to 100 cm) has likely settled and bonded, but small wind slabs may be possible on north and west-facing alpine features. Snow coverage remains thin at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Thursday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow possible. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C

Friday

5 to 10 cm of snow overnight then clearing skies throughout the day. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.

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