Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 4th, 2025–Apr 5th, 2025

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Treeline

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

South Coast, Powell River, North Shore, Sky Pilot, Tetrahedron.

With a solid snowpack, it’s a great time to explore!

Use caution on sun-exposed slopes and always practice good travel habits.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No significant avalanches have been observed this week, but small wet loose avalanches are possible on steep slopes.

Snowpack Summary

Surfaces are unlikely to refreeze Friday night, leaving surface conditions wet and sticky on Saturday. The snowpack is strong and bonded, but melting quickly at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level 2200 m.

Saturday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +5 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 15 mm of rain. 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Monday

Cloudy with 30 to 40 cm of snow above 1300 m. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

This is a good time for exploring terrain.
Limit exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes, especially when the solar radiation is strong.
Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.