Avalanche Forecast

Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain

SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 20 to 30 cm, moderate to strong southwest winds, freezing level 800 m.SUNDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 10 to 20 cm, moderate southwest winds, treeline temperature -1 C, freezing level 1000 m.MONDAY: Clearing over the day, light south winds, treeline temperature -2 C, freezing level 1000 m.TUESDAY: Sunny with afternoon clouds, light northwest winds, treeline temperature -3 C, freezing level 700 m.

Although reports are limited in this region there were no signs of avalanche activity around Seymour on Friday, as described in a MIN report here. In the neighbouring Sea to Sky region, many natural and explosive-controlled avalanches have been reported through the last several days in alpine terrain. Similar avalanche activity is likely to be found at high elevations in the South Coast region.

New snow on Saturday and Sunday are falling on a melt-freeze crust that was formed during Thursday’s storm.  The new snow may not bond well to the crust. Expect the deepest deposits in lee terrain features around treeline and alpine elevations.