Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpin
- Limite forestière
- Sous la limite forestière
- Probabilité
- Possible
- Taille
- 1–2
Small but reactive wind slabs may exist at higher elevations, where new snow remains dry. Watch for reactivity near ridgelines.
Bulletin d’avalanche
Voir sur la carteVancouver Island
Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2025Avalanche Canada
Archivé · expiré 2 years ago
Danger d’avalanche
Wed
Thu
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
1 · Faible
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
Points saillants
Watch for changing conditions as you shift aspects and elevations.
Where dry snow exists, you may find fresh wind slabs.
Problèmes avalancheux
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Small wet loose avalanches were reported over the weekend. We expect small avalanches within the recent storm snow to continue, especially in wind affected features.
Snowpack Summary
Around 15 cm of storm snow can likely be found, sitting over moist snow at higher elevations or a crust below 1100 m.
The mid and lower snowpack is well consolidated and strong.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with possible flurries. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Freezing levels around 1300 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with flurries. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop winds. Freezing levels around 1300 m. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with flurries. 10 to 20 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Freezing levels around 1500 m. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Thursday
Clear skies. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop winds. Freezing levels around 1700 m. Treeline temperature +2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.