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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 6th, 2022–Dec 7th, 2022
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Babine, East Stikine, Hudson Bay, Kispiox, Microwave-Sinclair, Northwest Inland, Telkwa.

The wind continues but at least it will be bringing with it some new snow.

The best riding will still be in the trees and in sheltered areas away from the wind.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported, but observations are limited this time of year. If you do head into the backcountry please submit a MIN report! Thanks to everyone who has!

Snowpack Summary

Strong easterly winds have scoured east slopes and created hard wind slabs on the south and west-facing slopes.

A layer from mid-November is buried 50 to 70 cm down at the treeline. This layer consists of surface hoar and facets. Below the treeline and on south-facing slopes it is a crust. November 27th and 28th saw activity on this layer but has so far seemingly been unreactive under the current conditions.

Many early-season hazards exist below treeline such as rocks, stumps, and open creeks.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, trace accumulation, wind west 30 to 40 km/h, -8 C at 1500 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy, 2 cm accumulation, winds southwest 30 km/h, -5 C at 1500 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with possible sunny periods, 2 cm accumulation, winds south 25 to 40 km/h, -9 C at 1500 m.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud, trace accumulation, winds south 15 to 20 km/h, -10 C at 1500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
  • Use caution when approaching steep and rocky terrian.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Small amounts of new snow and moderate winds will build upon the established and stubborn wind slabs. Previous winds have been from a variety of directions and forecasted winds will primarily come from the southeast to southwest.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5