South Coast

Stormy conditions over the next few days. Avalanche conditions may change quickly at alpine elevations.

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

A series of fronts is coming in quick succession over the next few days. Sunday: 1-8 mm precipitation. Freezing level around 1000 m. Moderate W winds. Monday: 5-15 mm precipitation, mostly late in the day. Freezing level climbing to around 1900 m. Moderate to strong SW winds.Tuesday: 10-25mm with freezing level near 2000 m overnight and dropping during the day. Moderate to strong W winds.

No avalanches have been reported. Please let us know what you're seeing out there at [email protected].

Welcome to winter! As we begin our forecasting season, we are working with limited information from the field. Early reports suggest there's enough snow for avalanches at alpine and some treeline elevations. Recent snow is likely to have been redistributed into slabs on lee slopes at alpine elevations. This snow may overlie a weak old snow surface (surface hoar, facets and/or a crust) which developed during the recent dry spell. Check the bond of the snowpack at this level and take a cautious approach as new snow builds deeper above this layer.