Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Howson, Kitimat, Microwave-Sinclair, Nass, Rupert, Seven Sisters, Shames.
Beware of the numerous hazards lurking just below the surface.
Exercise caution around wind-loaded, alpine features where the greatest risk of avalanches exists.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 30 cm of recent snow has buried a widespread crust, that varies in thickness and strength.
The mid and lower snowpack appears to be well-bonded, but field observations have been limited early in the season.
The height of snow at treeline is roughly 50 to 100 cm, and decreases drastically at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy with isolated flurries, southwest alpine wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm, south alpine wind 30 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, south alpine wind 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with up to 10 cm, west alpine wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent snow and wind have likely formed fresh wind slabs in leeward features, such as ridgecrests, bowls and gullies.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2