Triggering storm slab avalanches is likely at upper elevations.
30 to 60 cm of fresh snow from Tuesday has left slabs that will likely be reactive in steep terrain, especially on wind-loaded slopes.
A few small (size 1) human-triggered slab and loose avalanches were reported on Monday.
Over the weekend there were several human-triggered storm slab avalanches, including a close call on Mt Seymour. Two snowshoers were caught in a size 2 avalanche on a south aspect at treeline. One was partially buried and the other was fully buried. Details of the avalanche can be found here and the rescue here.
30 to 60 cm of new snow from Tuesday is settling, leaving reactive storm and wind slabs at upper elevations. This snow sits above a thin crust at lower elevations. A total of 150 cm of snow from the past week has likely settled and become well-bonded.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with brief sunny breaks. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C with freezing level rising to 1200 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 35 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C with freezing level climbing to 3000 m.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +10 °C with freezing level climbing to 3500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
