Bulletin d’avalanche

South Coast

Mar 7 – 8, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Thu
Fri
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible

Points saillants

Wind slabs may remain reactive on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.

Sheltered terrain at lower elevations will likely offer the best and safest riding.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2.5

    Wind slabs may remain reactive on a variety of aspects at treeline and above.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported in this region on Sunday.

Check out a recent North Shore Snowpack Update for a visual description of what the snowpack may look like in this region.

Snowpack Summary

100-130 cm of snow last week and shifting strong winds formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects at treeline and above. These slabs are sitting on either hard surfaces and/or small facets.

The mid and lower snowpack is well-settled, strong, and consolidated.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Cloudy with flurries; 3-10 cm / Moderate southeast ridgetop wind / Low temperature at treeline -2 C / Freezing level 600 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with flurries; 3-5 cm / Light southeast ridgetop wind / High temperature at treeline 3 C / Freezing level 800 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud / Light southeast ridgetop wind / High temperature at treeline 4 C / Freezing level 1100 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud / Moderate southeast ridgetop wind / High temperature at treeline 5 C / Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Carefully monitor the bond between the new snow and old surface.
  • Sheltered low elevation terrain will likely offer the best and safest riding today.
  • Caution around slopes that are exposed to cornices overhead.

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