Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Birkenhead, Duffey, South Chilcotin, South Coast Inland, Stein, Taseko.
Backcountry travel in this region is likely challenging due to a surface crust and limited coverage below treeline.
Forecast confidence is limited this time of year due to few observations.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Small natural wind slabs were reported in the region on Sunday. Observations are very limited in this region.
If you have any recent photos or observations, please submit them to the Mountain Information Network, observations are limited in the spring.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 3 cm of new snow may accumulate over a crust on all aspects at higher elevations. Small pockets of wind slab could be found on north and east aspects in the alpine. Below treeline rain will keep the snow surface wet or moist where snow still exists. Most below treeline terrain is already snow free.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Increasing cloud. 25 to 40 km/h southwest alpine wind. Freezing level falling to 1600 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 15 to 30 km/h southwest alpine wind. Freezing level around 2000 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with up to 15 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 10 to 20 km/h south alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with up to 10 cm of new snow at higher elevations. 5 to 20 km/h southeast alpine wind. Freezing level rising to 2100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.