Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Babine, Hudson Bay, Kispiox, Microwave-Sinclair, North Bulkley, Northwest Inland, South Bulkley, Telkwa.
Wind slabs will likely remain a risk at higher elevations following recent snowfall and strong winds.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Roughly 10 to 15 cm of new snow has buried a widespread crust. Strong winds have scoured surfaces down to the crust in most windward-facing terrain while forming deeper deposits of snow in lee terrain.
Currently, no significant concerns exist deeper in the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 0 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 0 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Start with conservative lines and watch for clues of instability.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Expect to find wind slabs in lee terrain with recent winds and new snow.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2