South Coast Inland

Human-triggered avalanches are possible. Use caution as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

Moderate

• We are uncertain due to the timing, track, and intensity of the incoming weather system.
• We are confident the likelihood of avalanches will increase with the forecast weather.

No new avalanches have been reported recently.

If you go into the backcountry, support the forecast by posting a MIN.

10 to 20 cm of new snow is expected by the end of the forecast period on Tuesday. This new snow overlies a melt-freeze crust, moist snow, or isothermal conditions, depending on aspect and elevation.

The snowpack has undergone multiple warming and cooling cycles, forming a series of crusts interspersed with dense, rounded grains.

Monday Night

Cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 3 cm of snow. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
• Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.