Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Babine, Hudson Bay, Kispiox, Microwave-Sinclair, North Bulkley, Northwest Inland, South Bulkley, Telkwa.
New snow continues over the next few days, battling with strong winds to stick to the mountains. Small wind slabs may be found in very sheltered terrain features.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported, but observations are very limited at this time of year.
If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 15 cm of new snow has fallen since Friday, likely redistributed by strong southerly winds at higher elevations.
The snowpack remains generally shallow, with early season hazards just below the snow surface. A weak layer of faceted snow may be present at the base of the snowpack.
The height of snow at treeline is approximately 30 to 50 cm.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Cloudy with 5 cm of snow possible, southwest winds 20 - 45 km/h.
Sunday
Cloudy with 5 - 10 cm of snow. Southwest winds 50 - 80 km/h. Freezing levels rise to around 1000 m, treeline temperatures reach -1 °C.
Monday
Cloudy, light snowfall continues with another 5 cm possible. Winds remain strong, 60 - 80 km/h from the southwest. Freezing levels rise from 500 - 1000 m over the day with treeline temperatures reaching -1 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy, snowfall tapers off. Winds increase, 70 - 100 km/h. Freezing levels rise to 1500 m, treeline temperatures reach +2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Small but reactive pockets of wind slab are expected to form as new snow accumulates.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5