Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 30th, 2016 4:57PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

jsmith, Avalanche Canada

Cariboos.

Be on the lookout for lingering wind slabs in the alpine. Avoid likely trigger spots such as shallow, rocky, wind affected areas. Please post your observations to the MIN.

Summary

Confidence

Weather Forecast

THURSDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light westerly winds / Freezing level at valley bottom. FRIDAY: Stormy with 10-15 cm snow / Moderate to strong southwesterly winds / Freezing level around 1000 m. SATURDAY: Light snow / Moderate to strong westerly winds / Freezing level around 700 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Tuesday, however, there is currently very limited data for this region. Please report your observations to the Mountain Information Network(MIN).

Snowpack Summary

Observations are very limited in this region. Expect to find wind slabs in wind affected alpine terrain. The mid-November crust is down around 100 cm. Average snowpack depths at treeline are 140-170 cm with generally less snow in the northern parts of the region. Below treeline rocks, stumps, and open creeks remain the primary hazards.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Lingering wind slabs may still be reactive to human triggers.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind loaded snow.Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 1st, 2016 2:00PM