Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Mar 18 – 19, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Although the high avalanche hazard has passed, remain cautious and assess the stability of the surface snow before committing yourself to avalanche terrain.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3

    High elevation terrain above the rain line will likely have large, touchy slabs.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Its likely that the majority of avalanche activity has passed. It may still be possible to trigger wet loose avalanches.

Confidence

Moderate

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

Avalanche Summary

The avalanche cycle has likely slowed due to the precipitation that has already fallen. Natural avalanches are likely in the high alpine above the rain line.

If you are going into the field, please support the forecast by posting a MIN.

Snowpack Summary

Except for the highest alpine peaks, expect the upper snowpack to be saturated down to the thick, widespread crust, buried in early March. Below it, the snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Cloudy. 10 to 50 mm of rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

Thursday

Cloudy. 20 to 35 mm of rain at treeline. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Friday

Cloudy. 35 to 75 mm of rain at treeline. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Saturday

Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.
  • Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
  • Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.

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