Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 1st, 2019 4:00PM

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

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Avalanche danger will rise throughout the week with the arrival of snow.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY NIGHT: Flurries with 5-10 cm of new snow, freezing level rising to 800 m, 30-50 km/h wind from the southwest.

MONDAY: Scatter flurries throughout the day with up to 5 cm of new snow, freezing level climbing to 1200 m in the afternoon, 50 km/h wind from the west.

TUESDAY: Mix of rain and snow with 20 mm of precipitation, freezing level expected to be around 1500 m, 50 km/h wind from the southwest.

WEDNESDAY: 30-50 mm of precipitation, freezing level dropping from 1500 to 1200 m, 50-70 km/h wind from the southwest.

Avalanche Summary

We haven't received any reports of recent avalanche activity. Most of the region has very thin snow cover, but the incoming storms will start to bring snowpack depths above the threshold for avalanches. If you venture out into the field, please consider sharing that information on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

A stormy week will bring much needed snow to the South Coast region. The peaks of the North Shore mountains currently have about 20 cm of snow, while some slightly deeper deposits can likely be found in the highest reaches of the alpine. The little bit of existing snow is cemented in place by a thick crust.

Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2019 4:00PM