Avalanche forecast

Vancouver Island

Mar 24 – 25, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

Recent storm snow may not be bonding well to an underlying crust. Carefully access conditions before committing to larger slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    A combination of accumulated recent and fresh storm snow may not be bonded well to an underlying crust above 1300 m. Expect dry snow above this elevation with light rain/wet snow below.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you visit the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 15 cm of heavy snow may have accumulated over a widespread, thick crust at higher elevations.

Wet surface snow is likely to be found at lower elevations due to above-freezing temperatures and possible light rain.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong, with no concerns at this time.

Check out this MIN for recent conditions near Mt.Washington.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Cloudy with 0 to 6 cm of new snow possible. 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature drops to around -4 °C. Freezing level drops to between 1000 and 1200 m.

Monday

Cloudy with 2 to 15 cm of new snow possible. 25 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around - 1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1300 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of new snow possible . 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1300 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with 10 to 25 cm of new snow possible. Up to 80 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -1 °C. Freezing level rising to 1300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
  • Carefully evaluate bigger terrain features on an individual basis before committing to them.

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