Cariboos

Assess the bond between wind slabs and the underlying crust before committing to steep terrain.

Moderate

• We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Very limited avalanche activity was reported over the weekend. A few small (size 1) dry loose avalanches were reactive to riders, along with one size 2 wind slab on a north-facing slope in the Rockies.

Up to 15 cm of recent snow overlies wind-hardened snow, wind slabs, and sun crusts.

A thick crust from the recent atmospheric river is now buried 30 to 60 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.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 0 to 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
• Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.