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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 13th, 2026–Apr 14th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Cariboos, Blue River, Clearwater, Jordan, North Monashee, Shuswap, Gold, North Okanagan, Whatshan.

Forecast snow and moderate southwest wind will form wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.

Danger may be considerable in localized areas that receive more than 20 cm of new snow.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Sunday.

Observations are currently very limited in this region. Please consider submitting a MIN to let us know what you're seeing out there.

Snowpack Summary

Forecast snow and moderate southwest wind will form fresh wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. The new snow will cover a hard crust that exists on all aspects to at least 2500 m.

Crusts from late March can be found down 20 to 80 cm, depending on elevation/aspect.

The mid and lower snowpack is well settled and strong in most areas.

Weather Summary

Monday Night
Cloudy. 3 to 15 cm of snow above 1400 m (rain below). 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Tuesday
Cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.

Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.
  • Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
  • Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.