Avalanche forecast

Cariboos

Nov 28 – 29, 2012Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–5
    Although reactivity has been limited, persistent layers represent a low probability-high consequence scenario. These layers may wake-up with additional loading.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely - Very Likely
    Size
    1–4
    New snow and wind forecast for Wednesday evening will create reactive wind/storm slabs. Watch for triggering below ridgecrests, within gully features and behind terrain features.

Confidence

Fair - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather is uncertain

Weather Forecast

Moderate snowfall is expected to start Wednesday evening and extend throughout the forecast period. Locally heavy accumulations may exist.Ridgetop winds are forecast to be moderate to strong from the southwest on Thursday trending to strong and southwesterly on Friday and Saturday.Freezing levels should stay at about 1350m for the entire period.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported from the region. We welcome all observations at [email protected].

Snowpack Summary

Healthy amounts of snow fell throughout the last week; however, the more recent break in the weather has given the upper snowpack a chance to settle and gain strength. Over the last few days, surface hoar may have been forming and will be something to watch as the next system moves in to the region on Thursday. There may be a thin buried surface hoar layer down about 85 cm. As well, the November rain crust now exists over 100cm down in some locations and may exist in combination with facets. These layers seem to have been unreactive in recent days, but may have the potential to 'wake-up' with additional loading.Average snow depths at treeline seem to be between 120cm and 150cm.

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