Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 15th, 2019 4:40PM

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

dboucher, Avalanche Canada

Cariboos.

A cooling temperature trend is improving snowpack stability. Wind slabs may still linger in lee and cross-loaded terrain features.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear skies, light south winds, alpine temperature -4 C, freezing level at valley bottom with alpine temperature inversion still present on eastern areas of the region.WEDNESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds, light to moderate south winds, alpine temperature -4 C, freezing level around 1000 m.THURSDAY: A mix of sun and clouds with isolated flurries, light to moderate southeast winds, alpine temperature -7 C, freezing level at valley bottom.FRIDAY: Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, light to moderate south winds, alpine temperature -4 C, freezing level around 1000 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported on Sunday and Monday.

Snowpack Summary

Recent warm air and sunny skies may have left a crust on the snow surface on southerly aspects. At higher elevations in exposed terrain, wind slabs are being reported as widespread.Below this, the snowpack is well-settled.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs may linger at higher elevations. Travel conservatively in lee and cross-loaded terrain features.

Watch for signs of instability such as whumpfing, cracking, or recent avalanche activity.Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 16th, 2019 2:00PM