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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 20th, 2024–Apr 21st, 2024

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Cariboos, Blue River, McBride, Premier, Quesnel, Sugarbowl, Clemina, North Monashee, Renshaw, Robson.

Watch for pockets of wind slab forming in high leeward terrain features and be ready to dial back your terrain choices if you see more than 15 cm of new snow.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A couple of large cornice failures have been observed over the past few days. Both took place in high alpine areas in north-facing terrain. Neither of these failures propagated any weak layers on the slopes below.

Snowpack Summary

A dusting of new snow falls over a widespread melt-freeze crust on all but high north-facing alpine terrain, where dry and/or wind affected snow may persist.

Weather Summary

Saturday night

Up to 5 cm of new snow at upper elevations. 30 to 60 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow at upper elevations. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, clearing in the evening. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1800m.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1800m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Fresh wind slabs will likely form throughout the day, diligently watch for changing conditions.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.

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.