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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 25th, 2024–Feb 26th, 2024

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

Regions

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

If you get into the alpine, be sure to evaluate your line for pockets of wind slab before committing. And then let us know what you find on the Mountain Information Network!

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Surfaces become crusty as freezing levels drop. At upper elevations, a dusting of dry snow may sit on top.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally uniform, with no significant layers of concern.

Below treeline, most areas are below threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

Sunday night

Partly cloudy with a trace of snow. 50 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud with scattered flurries bringing a trace. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 40 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 300 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with 30 to 50 cm of new snow. 70 to 90 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

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.