Vancouver Island

At the north end of the region, if you see more than 15 cm of new snow, treat avalanche danger as one step higher at alpine and treeline elevations.

No new avalanches have been reported.

Small amounts of dry snow accumulate over crusts and moist snow.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally uniform, with no significant layers of concern.

Below treeline, most areas are below threshold for avalanches.

Areas outside the forecast region are forecast to receive significant precipitation Sunday. There is potential for these higher amounts to trickle into the northern extent of the forecast region.

Saturday night

Around 5 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 50 to 80 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level dropping to 800 m.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud with around 5 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 500 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.