Avalanche Forecast

A few natural wind slab avalanches, size 1 to 2, were reported yesterday in the Telkwa Range.

If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.

Widespread wind-affected surfaces exist at higher elevations with roughly 30 cm of recent snow that has been redistributed by strong southwest alpine winds.

Two different surface hoar layers have been reported in the upper half of the snowpack and appear to be most prominent at treeline and below.

In general, the snowpack is still shallow for this time of year with snowpack depths at treeline ranging from 50 to 100 cm. Early season hazards are still a concern.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -12°C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with a trace of new snow possible, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday

Sunny with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of snow, southwest alpine winds 40 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Carefully assess open slopes and convex rolls where buried surface hoar may be preserved.
• Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
• Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.