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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 23rd, 2025–Apr 24th, 2025

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, North Rockies, Blue River, McBride, Premier, Quesnel, Sugarbowl, Clemina, East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson, Tumbler.

As you're getting above the crust, start watching out for wind slabs in lee areas.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

On Monday, a small skier-triggered storm slab was reported on a north aspect in the alpine.

NOTE: Observations are currently very limited.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 20 cm of recent snow may be found at upper elevations. This snow overlies a robust crust everywhere except northerly aspects in the alpine. Westerly wind may have formed wind slabs on lee aspects.

Most terrain has undergone strong melt-freeze cycles, creating a strong, well bonded snowpack.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

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.