Avalanche forecast

Vancouver Island

Dec 8 – 9, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate

Highlights

Check how overnight snowfall has bonded to the surface below.

Back off if you encounter signs of instability.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

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

    Fresh storm slabs may be deepest and most reactive in wind-loaded terrain. Be especially cautious in areas that receive 25 cm+ overnight on Saturday.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days, but field observations are very limited.

If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network (MIN) report.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 30 cm of new snow overlies a moist, rain-saturated snowpack. A thick melt-freeze crust may be found 45 to 60 cm from the surface.

Snow depths at treeline vary across the region from 230 cm near Mt. Washington to 130 cm near Mt Cain.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with 5 to 30 cm of snow. 50 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

Sunday

Clearing with up to 5 cm of snow in the morning. 25 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

Monday

Mainly clear. 10 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.

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