Cariboos

Human-triggered avalanches are very likely.

The new Forecaster Blog outlines how to manage changing conditions.

A few large avalanches have been reported in the region on Saturday. Several smaller Na and human-triggered avalanches were reported since Friday.

Expect avalanche activity to continue through the forecast period.

Up to 40 cm of snow has fallen on a variety of old surfaces. There is surface hoar, more prevalent around treeline and below, a crust on sun-facing slopes, and 20 to 30 cm of low-density faceted snow in sheltered areas.

Dry January conditions have created a weak, faceted upper snowpack with multiple surface hoar and crust layers. The new snow will likely not bond well with these layers.

The mid and lower snowpack remains generally well-settled and strong.

Saturday night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -22 °C.

Tuesday

Scattered cloud. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be aware of the potential for human triggerable storm slabs at lower elevations, even on small features.
• The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
• Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.