Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Babine, Hudson Bay, Microwave-Sinclair, North Bulkley, South Bulkley, Telkwa.
As always, it's best to avoid rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thin to thick.
Even if riding conditions aren't great, low hazard is a good time to explore new areas.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the last 4 days.If you are traveling out in the mountains consider submitting a report to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
5 cm of recent snow is sitting on an old wind affected snow surface in exposed terrain at treeline and alpine elevations. At treeline and below a layer of surface hoar has now been covered by new snow.
In sheltered terrain, 20 to 60 cm of faceted snow is sitting on a crust and in places surface hoar.
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
Sunday Night
Cloudy with flurries. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Monday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 20km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with flurries. 30 to 50 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- This is a good time for exploring terrain.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Moderate to strong winds have the potential to make small windslabs in lee features. Be cautious around areas you see snow being moved by the wind
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2