Kitimat

Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to human triggering on Sunday.

Data is very sparse this time of year. During periods of uncertainty, a cautious approach is always recommended.

No new avalanches were reported on Friday, but observations have been very limited in this region.

On Thursday, natural wet loose avalanches up to size 2.5 were observed in steep terrain in the east of the region.

A widespread surface crust is expected to have formed after Thursday's warming event. The new snowfall from Friday and Saturday is expected to have been redistributed by moderate winds in wind-exposed terrain.

There are three notable weak layers from February and March in the middle of the snowpack. These layers have recently gone dormant and are not expected to pose a hazard under the current conditions.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy with lingering flurries. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level near valley bottom.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with sunny breaks. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with snowfall 3-5 cm. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.