Avalanche forecast

Cariboos

Jan 13 – 14, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Strong wind may cause new slabs to form at all elevations.

Assess the bond in your area.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2.5

    Strong wind will build wind slabs throughout the day. They may be further down slope than normal.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred on Friday continuing into Saturday. Small to very large (size 3) storm slabs were reported. Also, one large cornice failure was reported on an east-northeast feature.

Snowpack Summary

Moderate wind is expected to continue transporting snow in exposed areas. Forming slabs in lees.

Around 50 cm of snow sits on a variety of layers, including surface hoar, crusts, and sugary facets. Recent storm snow may take longer to bond because of these layers.

The middle and lower snowpack is generally strong with no weak layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. 40 to 80 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. 40 to 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with 1 cm of snow. 70 to 80 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level 1700 m. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

Wednesday

Cloudy with 1 cm of snow. 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level 1400 m. Treeline temperature -3 °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.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Sheltered slopes at lower elevations will offer the safest conditions.

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