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