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 is expected to have formed after Thursday's warming event. The new snowfall from Friday and Saturday is expected to have been redistributed by moderate winds in wind-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.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Monday

Cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with snowfall 3-5 cm. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 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.