Coquihalla

Avalanche activity is unlikely anywhere a hard crust lies on the surface.

Wet loose avalanches may be possible once the crust is broken down by sunshine and warm temperatures.

High

• Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

While the surface crust remains strong, minimal avalanche activity is expected. Wet loose potential may rise as the crust weakens with daytime warming, or where no overnight crust forms.

At higher elevations, a thick surface crust is present on all aspects, with moist snow beneath. At lower elevations, a crust may be absent, and the snowpack is fully saturated.

The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled, with no layers of concern at this time. Snowpack depth at treeline ranges from 100 to 200 cm.

Friday Night
Clear skies. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 3500 m.

Saturday
Sunny. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 3500 m.

Sunday
Sunny. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.

Monday
Sunny. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche danger will increase as the surface crust breaks down.
• Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
• A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.