Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 24th, 2022 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Vancouver Island.

Avalanches are unlikely where a thick crust is on the surface. Watch for changing conditions and be prepared for challenging travel. 

Summary

Confidence

High - The snowpack structure is generally well understood.

Weather Forecast

THURSDAY NIGHT: Increasing cloud. Light to moderate southerly winds. Freezing levels drop to 1100 m.

FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with flurries bringing up to 5 cm of snow late in the day. Moderate southeast winds and freezing levels around 1200 m. 

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. 3-10 cm overnight (terrain in the far west may see in excess of 20 cm), and 3-10cm over the day, freezing levels around 1200 m. Strong southerly winds. 

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy., Up to 7 cm of snow over the day with light northwest winds. Freezing levels around 1200 m. 

Avalanche Summary

On Wednesday, recent pinwheeling and small releases of wet snow were reported from steep terrain features as a result of the warm temperatures and rain. 

If you venture into the mountains, please share any observations on the Mountain Information Network. 

Snowpack Summary

A melt freeze crust extends into the alpine on all aspects, likely to mountain top in most areas. Expect moist snow at low elevations below the freezing line. The snowpack is considered well settled and strong. A recent MIN report details the state of the snowpack. 

In most areas snowpack depths at below treeline elevations are below threshold for avalanche activity. 

Terrain and Travel

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
  • Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet

Valid until: Mar 25th, 2022 4:00PM

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