Coquihalla

Use caution in wind effected terrain, wind slab over facets, surface hoar or a crust remains the primary concern.

Only small dry loose and wind slabs have been reported recently.

Surface conditions are highly variable. Wind effect can be found on exposed slopes. A new crust exists on the surface below 1700 m and likely up to mountain tops on south aspects. In sheltered  terrain A new layer of surface hoar overlies soft snow. In the afternoon the snow surface could become moist at lower elevations.

Check out this MIN describing conditions in the region.

A widespread crust exists 25-40 cm below the surface, and surface hoar has been found above the crust in some parts of the region - a dangerous combination anywhere wind slab exists above it. The snowpack is strong and bonded below the crust.

Conditions remain rugged at lower elevations.

onday Night

Mostly cloudy  with up to 5 cm of new snow possible at higher elevations. 10 to 20 km/h southeast alpine wind.  Freezing level falling to 1400 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with up to 5 mm of mixed precipitation expected. 15 to 30 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1600 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with up to 5 mm of mixed precipitation expected. 20 to 35 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 1900 m.

Thursday

A mix of sun and cloud with light rain. 5 to 15 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level around 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
• Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.