New snow is not expected to bond well with the crust below.
While light accumulations are forecast, avalanches may travel further than expected on the crust.
With fresh snow and wind small but reactive wind slabs are expected above 1500 m. Expect dry snow above this line with light rain/wet snow below.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported. Going forward we expect small avalanches within the surface snow, as it is not expected to bond well with the crust below.
If you go into the backcountry, please submit your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
In southern areas, light accumulations of heavy/wet snow overlies a widespread crust on the surface at higher elevations. Softer surface snow is found at lower elevations due to above-freezing temperatures and light rain.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally settled and strong with no concerns at this time.
Friday Night
Cloudy with 2-10 cm of new snow, favouring southern and western areas of the Island. 20-30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level near 1500 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with 10 cm of new snow expected in the south. 20-30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level near 1500 m.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Freezing level near 1800 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level near 1200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
