Sea To Sky

Under current conditions, a fall in steep terrain poses a greater risk than avalanches.

High

• We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

No recent avalanches have been reported.

A hard surface crust extends to mountain top on all aspects and elevations. The crust may break down during daytime warming. On northerly aspects facets have formed around the crust. In sheltered areas, there is likely surface hoar waiting to be buried.

Cornices are reported to be large and looming. Be mindful of them overhead or when travelling on ridge tops.

The snowpack is generally well settled and strong, with no current layers of concern.

Monday Night
Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 25 cm of snow. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Thursday
Cloudy. 15 to 40 cm of snow above 1000 m, rising to 1700 m in the afternoon, rain below. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m overnight, rising to 2000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.