Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Feb 13 – 14, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Cold temperatures are reducing slab properties and preserving soft snow.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

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

    The surface remains dry and powdery in most areas so expect sluffing in steep terrain. Remember to use good sluff management techniques.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in the past week.

Snowpack Summary

Soft snow remains in sheltered areas, while wind-affected snow is present in open alpine terrain. A late-January weak layer (hard crust, facets, or surface hoar) is buried 80 to 100 cm deep, but the overlying snow lacks slab properties, so it is not currently a concern. The lower snowpack is strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clear skies. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday

Sunny then increasing cloud in the afternoon. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Friday

Mix of sun and cloud. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
  • The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
  • Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.

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