Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Babine, Hudson Bay, Microwave-Sinclair, North Bulkley, South Bulkley, Telkwa.
Use caution on shallow, rocky slopes in the alpine where triggering a large avalanche is possible.
The best riding will be found in sheltered terrain at lower elevations
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region.
Snowpack Summary
Previous moderate to strong northeast outflow wind has heavily impacted the snow surface in exposed terrain. In sheltered terrain 20 to 40 cm of faceted snow overlies a layer of facets and a crust from late January.
A layer of facets and crust from early December is buried approximately 70 to 110 cm deep. This layer remains a concern in shallow, rocky terrain in the alpine.
Check out this MIN report for a summary of conditions around Smithers.of
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Clear skies. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C, potential for inversion with colder temperatures at valley bottom.
Sunday
Sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C, potential for inversion with warmer temperatures in the alpine.
Monday
Sunny. 10 to 25 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C, potential for inversion with warmer temperatures in the alpine.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
A weak layer from early December is down 70 to 110 cm. This problem remains a concern for rider triggering in shallow rocky areas in the alpine.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5