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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 22nd, 2026–Mar 23rd, 2026

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

Regions

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

5 to 15 cm of recent snow likely improved the riding quality.
Use normal caution and check for isolated slabs before entering steep and committing slopes.

Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported. Natural and human-triggered avalanches are unlikely at this time.

If you are heading into the backcountry this weekend, please share your observations by posting a MIN.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 15 cm of new snow from Saturday night is covering a widespread thick crust that is present right to mountaintops. This new snow may have formed small, isolated wind slabs in lee areas near ridgetops. The snowpack below the crust is strong and bonded with no layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 0 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 700 m.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 25 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1700 m.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 35 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 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.
  • Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.