Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 11th, 2014 9:00AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
pgoddard,
Avalanche Canada
A gradual improvement in avalanche danger is expected over the weekend.
Summary
Confidence
Poor - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
Expect a change to cooler conditions on Friday and through the weekend. Light snowfall is expected on Friday, tapering off on Saturday. Winds are expected to be light to moderate from the south-west to south-east.
Avalanche Summary
There are no new avalanche reports from the region. Please let us know what you're seeing out there. Submit your information under 'Avalanche Information' on the bulletin web page.
Snowpack Summary
Around 20cm of new snow sits on previously rain-soaked snow below treeline. At alpine elevations, this new snow may be adding to recent storm slabs and wind slabs. Deeper in the snowpack, weaknesses such as loose sugary facets and crusts exist at least in some locations. We have limited field observations. Check out the Bulkley Valley Ski Society Facebook page for recent observations from the Hankin and Evelyn areas.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Recent snow and wind have likely crated slabs, particularly in the lee of terrain breaks and at high elevations. A storm slab may have the potential to step down and trigger a more deeply buried weak layer.
Use ridges or ribs to avoid wind loaded and cross loaded slopes.>Choose well supported terrain without convexities.>Give the new snow a couple of days to settle and stabilize before venturing into exposed terrain.>
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 12th, 2014 2:00PM
