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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 29th, 2026–Mar 30th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Cariboos, Blue River, Clearwater, McBride, Premier, Quesnel, Sugarbowl.

Assess the bond between wind slabs and the underlying crust before committing to steep terrain.

Strong sun could increase the likelihood of both natural and human-triggered avalanches.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Avalanche Summary

In the past week, a few small storm and wind slab avalanches were reported. These avalanches occurred predominantly at treeline, but one was triggered on a north aspect below treeline.

Observations are limited in this region. If you are heading into the backcountry, please post a MIN. Thank you to those who have been submitting!

Snowpack Summary

Up to 15 cm of recent snowfall overlies wind-affected surfaces and wind slabs, found primarily on north through to east aspects.

A 10 to 20 cm thick crust, formed during the recent atmospheric river event, is now buried 30 to 60 cm below the surface. The exception is in wind-scoured alpine terrain, where this crust may remain exposed at the surface. It extends up to at least 2000 m in the northern part of the region and 2500 m in the south. Moist snow may still be present beneath this crust.

The early February crust is buried 100 to 160 cm deep and is not currently a concern.

Overall, the remaining snowpack is well settled and generally well bonded.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly clear skies. 1 to 4 cm of snow. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Monday

Mix of sun and clouds. 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 4 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
  • Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.