Cariboos

Avalanche hazard is low with generally safe avalanche conditions.

Use normal caution, apply good travel habits, and watch for wind affected snow in isolated terrain features.

High

• Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.

No new avalanches reported in the region.

A widespread surface hoar layer has developed over a melt-freeze crust that extends up to at least 1600 m and as high as 2200 m. On all but southerly aspects in the high alpine, snow is dry and wind affected. Cornices loom large.

A crust/facet layer from mid-December exists in the mid snowpack. Triggering this layer is unlikely, except with large loads or in thin snowpack areas.

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

Tuesday
Sunny. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Thursday
Sunny. 10 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.