Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 21st, 2025–Apr 22nd, 2025

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Vancouver Island, East Island, North Island, South Island, West Island.

It's a good time to explore more complex terrain. Be sure to verify conditions before committing to steep slopes.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported, but debris from week-old wet loose avalanches remains visible.

With our field team done for the season, observations are limited, so sharing observations on the Mountain Information Network is very helpful!

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong, with a typical spring diurnal pattern in effect. Daytime warming moistens the upper snowpack, and overnight cooling usually forms a hard crust at higher elevations. Lower elevations may not refreeze and are melting out quickly.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Clear. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Tuesday

Sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Wednesday

Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

This is a good time for exploring terrain.
Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.