Kitimat

Beware of the numerous hazards lurking just below the surface.

Exercise caution around wind-loaded, alpine features where the greatest risk of avalanches exists.

No recent avalanches have been reported.

If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.

0 to 30 cm of snow overlays a widespread crust, that varies in thickness and strength.

The mid and lower snowpack appears to be well-bonded, but field observations have been limited early in the season.

The height of snow at treeline is roughly 50 to 100 cm, and decreases drastically at lower elevations.

Thursday Night

Cloudy with trace amounts of snow, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow, south alpine wind 50 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 25 cm, southwest alpine wind 60 to 90 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C.

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.
• Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.