Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Babine, East Stikine, Hudson Bay, Kispiox, Microwave-Sinclair, Northwest Inland, Telkwa.
After many windy and cold days the best riding is likely in sheltered terrain that is less wind effected and where cold temps have softened the snow surface
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed in the past few days.
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Snowpack Summary
Early this week strong easterly winds scoured east slopes and created hard wind slab on south and west facing slopes.
A layer from mid November is buried 50 to 70cm at treeline. This layer consists of surface hoar, facets and a crust below treeline and on south facing slopes.
Many early-season hazards such as rocks, stumps, and open creeks exist below treeline.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Clear with no new snow expected. Light northwest winds developing overnight and a temperature inversion with -2 at valley bottoms and a high of -11 at 1600m.
Saturday
Clear skies with no new snow expected. Light northwest winds. Temperature inversion expected with a high of -6 at 1600m and -17 at valley bottom.
Sunday
Sunny with no new snow expected. Light winds from the northwest. Temperature inversion continues with a high of -1 at 1600m.
Monday
Mostly sunny with no new snow expected. Temperature inversion continues with a high of -6 at 1600m. Light to moderate west winds.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Lingering wind slabs are likely becoming more challenging to trigger but they may still be found in steep unsupported terrain in the treeline and above.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5