Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Mar 30 – 31, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Expect changing conditions as you gain elevation. Wind slabs may remain reactive around ridgelines while wet avalanches are possible at low elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Deeper deposits of recent storm snow may remain reactive on northerly aspects. Slabs may be dry or moist.

  • Loose Wet

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

    Wet loose avalanches are possible in the new snow on slopes that receive strong sunshine on Monday, and in rain-soaked snow at lower elevations where temperatures remain above zero.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

During the recent storm avalanches were observed to size 3. On Saturday small wet loose avalanches were reported from steep terrain.

Snowpack Summary

Above 1000 m, 30 to 50 cm of moist, settling snow sits over a crust. In exposed terrain, southerly winds have redistributed the recent snow into deeper deposits on northerly aspects.

At lower elevations, the rain-saturated snowpack tapers quickly with elevation.

For more details on the North Shore snowpack, check out this video from Friday.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 40 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level lowers to 1000 m overnight.

Monday

Partly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southeast winds turning northwest at ridgetop. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level around 1500 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level around 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
  • Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

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