Avalanche forecast

Kitimat

Mar 9 – 10, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Although avalanche activity on the persistent slab has decreased in this area, it is not gone.

Use caution in steep, north-facing terrain and areas with a low snowpack.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–3

    Buried persistent weak layers have produced large natural and human triggered avalanches recently. Additional snow load may increase sensitivity to triggering.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Persistent slabs were reactive on the February weak layer early this week, with naturals up to size 3. Activity tapered dramatically by Tuesday.

A skier triggered a small (10 cm thick) wind slab that formed over our latest surface hoar layer on Thursday. Along with a renewed possibility of large persistent slab avalanche activity, it's a glimpse of what we should expect as more new snow accumulates.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. 20 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with 1 to 4 cm of snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 900 m.

Monday

Cloudy with increasing flurries bringing 5 - 15 cm of new snow, including overnight amounts. 40 - 80 km/h south ridgetop wind, increasing. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 800 m.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperatures -2 °C. Freezing level 900 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.

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