Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Babine, Hudson Bay, Microwave-Sinclair, North Bulkley, South Bulkley, Telkwa.
Use extra caution in exposed terrain where wind affect is significant
The best riding will be found in sheltered terrain
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new slab avalanches have been reported in the region since Sunday.
Snowpack Summary
Moderate to strong northeast outflow wind has heavily impacted the snow surface in exposed terrain. In sheltered terrain 20 to 40 cm of snow overlies a layer of facets and a crust from late January.
A layer of facets and crust from early December is buried approximately 70 to 110 cm deep.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C, potential for temperature inversion with colder temperatures at valley bottom.
Friday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Saturday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Sunday
Sunny. 15 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Northeast winds have heavily impacted the snow surface. Wind slabs can be found in exposed terrain.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Persistent Slabs
A weak layer from early December is down 70 to 110 cm. This problem remains a concern for rider triggering in shallow rocky areas in the alpine.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5