Coquihalla

Up to 15 cm of recent snow in the alpine and strong variable wind formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects that may remain reactive to human triggers.

No new avalanches were reported on Friday.

NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region.

Up to 15 cm of recent snow in the alpine and strong variable wind may have formed small wind slabs on a variety of aspects at upper elevations. The recent snow sits on top a crust.

Recent snow amounts taper quickly with elevation.

The snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.

Lower elevations are melting out rapidly.

Saturday Night

Clear. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 700 m.

Sunday

Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.

Tuesday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
• Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.