South Coast Inland

Look for signs of active wind transport, and recent wind loading at higher elevations. Wind slabs may be small, but reactive.

Moderate

• We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.

A large avalanche was observed on Sunday to have stepped down in the Cayoosh area. This may have failed within the recent snow, and stepped down to a deeper weak layer. Check out the full MIN here.

Reports from Saturday indicated reactivity to human triggers, producing size 1 avalanches primarily in loaded, lee features.

Recent snowfall has totaled 10-25 cm, tapering to a rain-soaked surface below about 1500 m. New snow has accumulated over a widespread crust, and wind-affected dry snow on north-facing slopes above 2200 m.

The thick late-January crust and facets are buried around 50 cm deep. This layer may be a concern in very shallow areas, or for step down avalanches.

The mid to lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong. Snowpack depth ranges from 150 to 250 cm at treeline elevations.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear skies. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 1 to 3 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.