Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Mar 26 – 27, 2017Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Observations throughout the region have been very limited. Gather information as you travel and don't assume storm slabs have a solid bond until you've tested it yourself.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Recent strong winds and steady snowfall have formed storm slabs that increase in depth and reactivity with elevation. Expect deeper slabs and touchier conditions on the lee side of wind exposed terrain features.

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

Sunday night: Flurries bringing 5-10 cm of new snow. Light southwest winds.Monday: Cloudy with flurries bringing approximately 10 cm of new snow over the day. Light south winds. Freezing level to 1300 metres with alpine temperatures around -1.Tuesday: Periods of snow bringing 20-25 cm of new snow. Moderate to strong south winds. Freezing level to 1300 metres with alpine temperatures around -1.Wednesday: Continuing snowfall bringing approximately 25 cm of new snow. Light to moderate southeast winds. Freezing level to 1400 metres with alpine temperatures around -1 to 0.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region. Please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

A wide ranging 15-45 cm of new snow fell over the region at the end of the past week. Below 1400 metres, this new snow is likely forming a good bond to moist snow sitting above a strong and well settled snowpack. Much thicker and potentially more reactive storm slabs are likely to be found at higher elevations. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled and strong throughout the region.

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