Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 28th, 2016 5:21PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Storm Slabs.

jsmith, Avalanche Canada

Cariboos.

Recently formed storm slabs may still be reactive to human triggers. Use additional caution in shallow, rocky, or wind affected alpine terrain. Please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Summary

Confidence

Weather Forecast

Tuesday: Mix of sun and cloud / light southerly winds / Freezing level around 600m. Wednesday: Possible flurries / Light-moderate southwesterly winds / Freezing level around 1000m. Thursday: Mix of sun and cloud / Light northwesterly winds / Freezing level around 500m.

Avalanche Summary

This region currently lacks regular observers, so no recent avalanche activity has been reported. Recent snow has likely formed storm slabs, but there is no information about potential deeper instabilities.

Snowpack Summary

Observations are very limited in this region. This weekend's storm delivered up to 30 cm of snow and as much as 100 cm over the past week. The new snow has created storm and wind slabs in alpine and treeline elevations. Expect to find the mid-November crust down around 100 cm. Average snowpack depths at treeline are 140-170 cm with generally less snow in the northern parts of the region.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Travel on ridgetops to avoid wind slabs on slopes below.Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Storm Slabs

Storm slabs may remain touchy even though the storms have passed, especially at higher elevations and on wind-loaded features.

Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.Avoid regrouping in runout zones.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Nov 29th, 2016 2:00PM