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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 7th, 2014–Mar 8th, 2014
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4: High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable

Regions: Cariboos.

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Confidence

Fair - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain

Weather Forecast

Overnight and Saturday: Moderate westerly winds overnight and light to moderate precipitation. Heavy precipitation and strong southwest winds during the day. Freezing level rising to about 1800 metres.Sunday: Continued strong southwest winds and moderate to heavy precipitation. Freezing level rising to 2000 metres.Monday: Freezing level dropping overnight to about 1000 metres. Winds becoming light northwesterly as the precipitation ends in the morning.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported. Expect natural avalanche activity over the weekend as the storm slab develops.

Snowpack Summary

In general, about 20-40cm of storm snow overlies small surface hoar crystals in sheltered areas, a sun crust on solar aspects and wind slabs in exposed terrain. The recent snowfall exists as pockets of wind slab in exposed terrain. Further snowfall, wind and warming will add to the reactivity and destructive potential of this developing storm slab. There is ongoing concern for a mix of weak surfaces which were buried on February 10th. This persistent interface lies up to a metre below the surface, and includes weak surface hoar, well developed facets and a mix of hard surfaces which remain widespread at all aspects and elevations. Although natural avalanche activity has tapered-off at this interface, destructive avalanches are still a concern with recent reports of rider-triggering in alpine terrain. For the most part, the mid and lower snowpack are strong and well consolidated. Weak basal facets exist in some areas, but triggering has now become unlikely.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Forecast new snow and wind is expected to add an additional load to the recent storm slab that may not be well bonded to the old surfaces.
Be alert to conditions that change with elevation.>Avoid all avalanche terrain during periods of heavy loading from new snow, wind, or rain.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 4

Persistent Slabs

A deep, dense slab overlies a variety of weak layers and may still be reactive in some areas. Triggering this weakness would have nasty consequences, so be patient and don't be tempted into large, unsupported terrain.
Be aware of the potential for large, deep avalanches due to the presence of buried weak layers.>Avoid convexities or areas with a thin or variable snowpack.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 5