Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Birkenhead, Duffey, South Chilcotin, South Coast Inland, Stein, Taseko.
Continuously assess for wind slab as you move through terrain.
Wind slabs are likely still sensitive to rider traffic.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
There are no recent avalanche reports for this region.
If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Ongoing southerly winds are likely forming wind slabs on northerly aspects. A surface hoar layer may be found in the upper snowpack but it’s depth and distribution are uncertain.
15 to 40 cm overlies a crust on south aspects and all aspects below 1800 m.
Snow depths at treeline are around 80-90 cm.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mostly clear skies with trace amounts of snow expected. 10 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Tuesday
Cloud increasing throughout the day with 1 to 4 cm of snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy in the morning and clearing in the afternoon. Up to 10 cm of snow expected by late morning. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with 1 to 3 cm of snow expected at treeline and above. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 1700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Rider triggerable wind slabs will likely still be found on northerly aspects at treeline and above.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5