Kitimat

Recently formed wind slabs may be reactive to human triggering.

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

No new avalanches have been reported recently, but observations have been very limited in this region.

A widespread surface crust formed following last week's warming event. At upper elevations, moderate to strong southwest winds will continue to redistribute new snow in 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.

Monday night

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 700 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of new snow. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level rises to 1100 m.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with light flurries. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level rises to 1500 m.

Thrusday

A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level rises to 1900 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.