Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Blue River, Cariboos, Clemina, East Kakwa, Kakwa, McBride, McGregor, North Rockies, Pine Pass, Premier, Quesnel, Renshaw, Robson, Sugarbowl, Tumbler.
As you're getting above the crust, start watching out for wind slabs in lee areas.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
On Monday, a small skier-triggered storm slab was reported on a north aspect in the alpine.
NOTE: Observations are currently very limited.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 20 cm of recent snow may be found at upper elevations. This snow overlies a robust crust everywhere except northerly aspects in the alpine. Westerly wind may have formed wind slabs on lee aspects.
Most terrain has undergone strong melt-freeze cycles, creating a strong, well bonded snowpack.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.
Thursday
Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful 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.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may still exist in high, shaded spots.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5