Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Northwest Inland.
Confidence
Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain
Weather Forecast
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, freezing level below valley bottom.THURSDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, light to moderate southwest winds, alpine temperature -4 C, freezing level below valley bottom.FRIDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, light to moderate south winds, alpine temperature -15 C, freezing level below valley bottom.SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with light snowfall, trace accumulation, light southwest winds, alpine temperature -25 C, freezing level below valley bottom.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed in the region on Tuesday.
Snowpack Summary
New snow will fall onto a wind-affected surface in high alpine, a widespread melt-freeze, and feathery surface hoar crystals in sheltered areas.In the south of the region, the remainder of the snowpack has been reported as generally well-settled.Around and north of Hazelton, 40 to 100 cm of snow may overly two weak layers of surface hoar in sheltered and shaded areas. A weak layer of sugary faceted grains may also exist, approximately 150 to 200 cm deep.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2