South Coast

Isolated pockets of wind slab may be found in the high alpine on north through east aspects.

There have been no recent avalanche reports in the region.

If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

A firm crust may exist at upper elevations. Lower elevations snow surfaces are likely moist and sticky.

North through east-facing slopes in the alpine may have new surface hoar development and hold dryer snow (10 to 20 cm) which sits over moist snow. At treeline, 5 to 10 cm sits above a firm rain crust. Below the crust is a rain-soaked snowpack.

Snow depths at treeline vary across the region from 65 cm to 150 cm.

Wednesday Night

Cloudy with clear periods. Treeline temperature +4 °C. Ridgetop wind light with gusts up to 40 km/hr from the south. Freezing level 1600 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with wet flurries 2 to 5 mm. 10 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.

Friday

Snow at higher elevations and rain 10 to 25 mm. 25 to 45 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Saturday

Snow at higher elevations and rain 30 to 40 mm. 30 to 70 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.