Vancouver Island
Pericolo valanghe
In sintesi
Under current conditions, a fall in steep terrain poses a greater risk than avalanches.
Confidence
High
- We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
A hard surface crust caps a moist and well-settled snowpack.
Treeline snow depth is 80 to 120 cm.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. 25 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 mm of rain at treeline. 50 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy. 25 to 60 cm of snow above 1200 m, rain below. 50 to 70 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Thursday
Cloudy. 40 to 100 mm of rain at treeline, snow above 1800 m. 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 3 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- 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.