Cariboos

Strong westerly wind may form wind slabs on lee aspects at upper elevations.

Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

On Monday, a skier triggered size 1 storm slab was reported on north aspect in the alpine.

NOTE: Observations are currently very limited in this region.

Up to 20 cm of recent snow may be found at upper elevations. This snow overlies a robust crust everywhere except northerly aspects at upper elevations. Strong westerly wind may form wind slabs on lee aspects at upper elevations.

Most terrain has undergone strong melt-freeze cycles, creating a strong, well bonded snowpack. The one exception could be northerly aspects at upper elevations, where deeply buried weak layers may still be present.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 3 cm snow. 40 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1900 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 5 to 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 6 °C. Freezing level 2400 m.

Friday

Sunny. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 7 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.