Bulletin d’avalanche

Vancouver Island

Mar 28 – 29, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Mon
Tue
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

Sun is likely to destabilize the upper snowpack, especially on steep south-facing terrain. Avoid steep south aspect terrain
Wind loaded slopes in the alpine remain the most concerning.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Expect wind slabs to be present and more likely to avalanche on west through north facing (leeward) slopes.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2

    Always consider how you manage your travel in sun exposed terrain as even a small wet loose avalanche could push you over a cliff or into a terrain trap.

Confidence

High

  • We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of solar radiation will affect the snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

If you are heading into the backcountry, consider sharing your observations and posting a MIN.

Snowpack Summary

Last weeks storm snow accumulations are variable and have likely created deeper zones on the north and west island. Expect all this new snow to become moist and rapidly settle once the sun comes out. This will be especially prevalent on steep south aspect terrain.

Past moderate to strong southwest winds created deeper, more reactive slabs in leeward terrain. Windward terrain has been stripped of snow and scoured down to a crust in many places.

Extending to the mountain tops, a widespread, thick and hard crust is now expected to be buried by 40-80 cm of snow, likely to have moist snow underneath.

The snowpack below the crust is well settled, strong and bonded with no layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Monday
Mostly sunny. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.

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