Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 21st, 2022 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

mconlan, Avalanche Canada

Cariboos, North Rockies, Clearwater, McBride, Quesnel, Sugarbowl, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson, Tumbler.

Any injury or delay could be disastrous during cold weather. Travel conservatively with plenty of time to get back to the safety of warmth. Read more in our blog.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

We haven't received any notable avalanche reports during this cold spell. Looking forward, avalanche activity could start to increase once we see more snow and warming temperatures on the weekend.

Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Wind affected snow covers the snowpack in exposed alpine terrain, with soft snow found in sheltered areas. The snowpack is still fairly thin and faceted, with roughly 120 cm at treeline.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Clear skies with no precipitation, 10 km/h northeast wind, treeline temperature -25 Â°C.

Thursday

Clear skies with no precipitation, 10 km/h west wind, treeline temperature -24 Â°C.

Friday

Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 2 to 5 cm, 20 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -17 Â°C.

Saturday

Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 10 to 15 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -6 Â°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.

Valid until: Dec 22nd, 2022 4:00PM