Avalanche Forecast

Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

The weather pattern is finally changing. A weak frontal system will break down the persistent valley cloud and temperature inversions bringing upper elevation clouds, snow accumulations 3-7 cm, and light SW winds. By Wednesday the Cariboo region will see an additional 8-15 cm of new snow with strong SW winds and alpine temperatures near -10. Unsettled conditions continue through Thursday.

No new avalanches have been reported. With new snow accompanied by strong winds, loose dry and isolated wind slab problems may persist through the forecast period.

New surface hoar growth and continued faceting persists up to ridgetop. Isolated wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. Wind slabs or loose dry snow overlie old surfaces including surface hoar, facets, and possible sun crusts on steep southerly aspects. Cold and dry weather is drying out the upper snowpack (through faceting). In general, the mid and lower snowpack are strong, with any weak layers considered dormant for now. Snowpack depths are variable. Shallow snowpack areas may have weak facetted crystals near the ground.