Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Boundary, East Stikine, Howson, Kitimat, Nass, Ningunsaw, Northwest Coastal, Rupert, Seven Sisters, Shames, Stewart, West Stikine.
Use a conservative approach to avalanche terrain, as recent storm snow likely still needs time to strengthen and stabilize.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Roughly 20 to 40 cm of recent snow, accompanied by strong winds has buried a widespread crust. In south-facing terrain, this crust is thick and supportive, while in northerly-facing terrain the crust may be breakable or not exist. In north-facing terrain, the new snow may sit atop weak surface hoar or faceted crystals.
The mid and lower snowpack contains various layers of crusts, facets, and/or surface hoar. However, none of these layers appear to be a particular concern currently.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 8 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 0 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Give the new snow time to settle and stabilize before pushing into bigger terrain.
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Recent snow and wind have created widespread, reactive storm, or wind slabs.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5