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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 4th, 2024–Jan 5th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Duffey, South Chilcotin, South Coast Inland, Stein, Taseko.

Expect strong, gusty winds to quickly impact any loose snow. Retreat to mellower terrain if you see signs of instability like cracking around your skis, feet, or sled.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported recently.

If you head into the backcountry, please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

10-15 cm of settling snow may sit over a frozen crust into the low alpine, and possibly higher. This crust formed around the new year, and it seems to be variable in thickness and strength across the forecast area

50-100 cm down, a layer of facets or isolated surface hoar is sitting on another crust. This layer produced surprising avalanches late in December in areas west and south of Pemberton. Reports suggest it was less active in this forecast area, and trending towards dormancy.

Overall, the snow depth remains shallow, ranging between 80 and 120 cm, decreasing rapidly below tree line.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Cloudy with flurries beginning Friday morning. Moderate and increasing southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -10 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with flurries. Up to 10 cm of fresh snow accumulating by 4 pm. Strong southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -7 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy. Up to 25 cm of snow in 48 hrs, flurries ending early morning. Decreasing west ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -12 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and clouds. no precipitation. Light north ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
  • Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Expect strong, gusty winds to quickly impact any loose snow.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2