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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 21st, 2026–Mar 22nd, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
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, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

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

Avalanche danger will be low, with small, isolated wind slabs possible in a few areas.

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.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.