Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Mar 29 – 30, 2018Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The weather forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud  yet relatively cool temperatures. Minimize your exposure to sun exposed slopes when the sun is out for extended periods.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Possible rain and or wet snow on Wednesday falling on recent storm snow from the weekend will weaken the surface snow.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light to moderate west wind / Alpine temperature 2 / Freezing level 1200m SATURDAY: Cloudy with sunny periods / Light to moderate west wind / Alpine temperature 3 / Freezing level 1300m SUNDAY: A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries / Light to moderate west wind / Alpine temperature -1 / Freezing level 900m

Avalanche Summary

There is no recent notable avalanche activity to report.

Snowpack Summary

Last week's snow is settled and has bonded to the old surface up to treeline elevations. Alpine areas around Squamish likely received about 60-100 cm of storm snow and more wind last week. In these areas the storm snow is possibly sitting on a mixture of weak grains including a crust on solar aspects and potentially facets/surface hoar on polar aspects. Below the storm snow the snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

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