Vancouver Island

Under current conditions, falls on steep terrain pose 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 caps a moist and well-settled snowpack.

Treeline snow depth is 80 to 120 cm.

Friday Night
Clear skies. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.

Saturday
Sunny. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 0 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 900 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.
• Cornices often break further back than expected; give them a wide berth when traveling on ridgetops.