Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.
Assess steep terrain for wind slabs before committing.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Small (size 1) human-triggered slab avalanches were reported over the weekend. These slabs have likely stabilized in most areas.
Snowpack Summary
Recent storm snow (30 to 100 cm) has likely settled and bonded, but small wind slabs may be possible on north and west-facing alpine features. Snow coverage remains thin at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow possible. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C
Friday
5 to 10 cm of snow overnight then clearing skies throughout the day. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Small wind slabs may be lingering in steep alpine terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5