Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Isolated areas in the north and west of the island may receive enough new snow and wind to form slabs on lee features above the crust.
Avalanche forecast
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Mar 21 – 22, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Avalanche danger will be low, with small, isolated wind slabs possible in a few areas.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
- We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
If you are heading into the backcountry this weekend, please share your observations by posting a MIN.
Snowpack Summary
A weather system affecting the north and west of the island may bring 5 to 15 cm of dry snow by Sunday morning.
New snow is falling on a widespread crust present on all aspects and elevations. The snowpack below the crust is strong and bonded.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 3 cm of snow on the north island. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 25 cm of snow above 1200 m, rain below. 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature reaching 2 °C. Freezing level climbing to 1800 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.