Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Check for wind slabs before committing to steep slopes.
The snowpack is shallow and hides early season hazards.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    You could still trigger a small wind slab. Travel one at a time on steep slopes and watch your friends.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported. However, observations are limited.

If you're heading out into the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the MIN.

Snowpack Summary

Above treeline, there is 10 to 20 cm of dry snow sitting on several supportive crusts which extend to the ground. There is around 60 to 80 cm total of snow at treeline which shrinks rapidly below treeline.

In wind exposed areas, soft snow has likely been redistributed into lee features.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Sunday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 4 mm of precipitation as snow or rain at treeline. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Possible above freezing layer.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 25 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.

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