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Vancouver Island Avalanche Bulletin

Date Issued: Dec 10, 2008

Valid Until: Our Island Snowpack passes threshold for avalanche hazard

Bulletin Area: This bulletin covers the mountainous region of Vancouver Island from the Mt. Cain Ski Area in the North to the Beaufort range to the South including the mountains of Strathcona Provincial Park.

DANGER RATINGS

Weather: The low pressure that passed by us on Tuesday left approx 13cms in its wake at the 1400m level.  Another low is forecasted to move through the region on Thursday night with low freezing levels and a low-moderate amount of potential precipitation.

Travel advisory: Hiking boots are still the mode of transport for now.

Snowpack: Below threshold

Outlook: Another low pressure bringing more snow on Thursday night.

Are you traveling in the island back country?

Send our forecasters your observations. We are particularly interested in hearing if you have observed avalanche activity or If you or a member of your party has been involved in an avalanche. Email your observations to the Island Alpine Guides Avalanche Bulletin.

Important Notice: This is a regional forecast and significant variation may exist within the forecast area. The information and danger ratings are intended as a trip planning aid for recreational, backcountry users of avalanche terrain; they are not meant to be used as the sole factor in determining the avalanche danger presented by a specific slope. Always include local weather, snowpack and avalanche observations in your decision to travel in avalanche terrain. Observations and experience may lead to different conclusions from what is reported or recommended. See disclaimer for further details. The technical data used to produce these bulletins is obtained from a variety of sources, including local ski areas and remote weather resources.

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