South Coast

Carefully assess steep terrain for wind slab before committing.

Seek out sheltered terrain for the best and safest riding.

Moderate

• We are uncertain about how quickly the snowpack will recover and gain strength.
• We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of solar radiation will affect the snowpack.

On Saturday, a size 2 skier-accidental wind slab occurred up at Sky Pilot on a north east aspect in the alpine. Read the full details here.

No other avalanches have been observed in the region in several days.

10 to 30 cm of recent snow with moderate to strong southeast wind has formed deep deposits on leeward slopes but may have scoured the surface back to a crust on windward terrain.

The remainder of the snowpack is well-bonded.

The snowpack depth at treeline ranges from 90 to 170 cm. The snowpack depth tapers rapidly below treeline, especially on south aspects.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 cm of snow. 10 to 25 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
• Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.