Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Mar 8 – 9, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

A widespread surface crust is likely, reducing the risk of avalanches. Exercise caution in areas where the crust is absent.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Wind slabs could exist in isolated alpine terrain without a surface crust or in areas where Monday’s snowfall exceeds expectations.

Confidence

Low

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you head out, please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Rain at most elevations over the weekend, followed by rapidly dropping freezing levels, is likely to produce a widespread surface crust by Monday morning. At lower elevations, the upper snowpack may remain isothermal.

The mid and lower snowpack are generally strong and well-bonded.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 25 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.

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