Cariboos

Watch for isolated wind slabs on steep alpine terrain features.
The best riding conditions are likely in sheltered treeline terrain.

Moderate

• We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

Very limited avalanche activity was reported since last week. A few small (size 1) dry loose avalanches were reactive to riders over the weekend, and one natural size 2.5 wind slab was observed on a north-facing alpine slope in the Rockies.

Spring flurries have created variable accumulations, with 10 to 40 cm of low-density snow in sheltered areas. A crust is on the surface on all sun exposed slopes, it may soften with solar input.

A thick crust is buried 30 to 70 cm deep, but may remain exposed in wind-scoured alpine terrain. It extends up to at least 2000 m in the Rockies and 2300 m in the North Thompson.

Below the crust, the snowpack is strong and well bonded.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Friday
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
• Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.