Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Babine, Hudson Bay, Microwave-Sinclair, North Bulkley, South Bulkley, Telkwa.
Watch for new wind slabs forming throughout the day
The best riding will be in sheltered terrain at lower elevations
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
On Sunday, skiers were involved in an avalanche in the East Boulder Creek area north of Smithers. Check out This MIN report for more details.
Snowpack Summary
By Friday morning 5 to 15 cm of recent storm snow may have fallen with moderate southerly wind forming deeper deposits on northerly aspects. This recent snow will overlie a variety of surfaces including soft, faceted snow in sheltered terrain and wind-affected snow in exposed terrain.
In sheltered terrain, 20 to 60 cm of faceted snow is sitting on a crust and possibly surface hoar from late January.
A layer of facets on top of a crust from early December is buried approximately 70 to 110 cm deep. This layer is generally not a concern in this region at this time.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h southerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of mixed precipitation. 15 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
New wind slabs will likely form throughout the day on Friday. These slabs will likely be more sensitive where they overlie facets.
Aspects: North, North East, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5