Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 1st, 2023 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Persistent Slabs.

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Cariboos, North Rockies, McBride, Quesnel, Sugarbowl, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson, Tumbler.

While the likelihood of triggering avalanches may be decreasing, the consequences if you do remain very high.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported in the region.

Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Roughly 40 to 60 cm of new snow continues to settle and bond over a weak layer buried just before Christmas. This layer consists of sugary faceted grains and/or small surface hoar.

The mid and lower snowpack generally remains weak and facetted, with a number of weak layers present. A layer of particular concern that was buried in November, consists of weak facets, surface hoar, and/or a thin crust, and is roughly 100 to 150 cm down from the surface.

Snowpack depths are roughly 150 to 175 cm at treeline.

Weather Summary

Sunday night

Mainly cloudy, with no precipitation. Light southwest winds. -5 to -10 C at treeline.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation. Light to moderate southwest winds. -5 to -10 C at treeline.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation. Light to moderate southerly winds. -5 C at treeline.

Wednesday

Mainly cloudy, with no precipitation. Moderate to strong southerly winds. -5 to -10 C at treeline.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Keep in mind that human triggering potential persists as natural avalanching tapers off.
  • Be especially cautious near rock outcroppings, on steep convexities and anywhere the snowpack feels thinner than average.
  • Choose simple, low-angle, well supported terrain without convexities.

Problems

Persistent Slabs

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The mid and lower snowpack remain largely weak and facetted, with a number of weak persistent layers. Use extra caution where the snowpack varies from thick to thin, near rock outcrops and convexities. Larger-than-expected avalanches are possible due to the likelihood of avalanches stepping down to deeper weak layers.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Jan 2nd, 2023 4:00PM

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