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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 16th, 2019–Jan 17th, 2019
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Cariboos.

Watch for wind affected slopes in the alpine and at treeline. Snowfalls, increasing winds and rising freezing level starting Friday will likely change the avalanche conditions for the weekend.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear skies with cloudy periods, light winds from southeast, alpine temperature -7 C, freezing level at valley bottom.THURSDAY: A mix of sun and clouds with isolated flurries, light to moderate southeast winds, alpine temperature -5 C, freezing level around 800 m.FRIDAY: Mainly cloudy with flurries, snow accumulation up to 5 cm, moderate to strong winds from south, alpine temperature -5 C, freezing level around 1200 m.SATURDAY: Periods of snow, accumulation ranging from 5 to 15 cm, strong to extreme southwest winds, alpine temperature -2 C to -7 C, freezing level around 1200 m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed on Monday and Tuesday.

Snowpack Summary

Recent warm air and sunny skies at higher elevations have left a crust on the snow surface on southerly aspects. The snow has remained dry on north aspects slopes. Wind slabs are still lingering in lee and cross-loaded features in alpine and exposed treeline terrain but they are old and hard to trigger.Below this, the snowpack is well-settled.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs may linger at higher elevations. Travel conservatively in lee and cross-loaded terrain features.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 2