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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 20th, 2024–Dec 21st, 2024
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Blue River, Cariboos, Clearwater, Clemina, McBride, Premier, Quesnel.

Watch for fresh wind slabs on steep slopes in the alpine and at treeline.

The best riding will be in sheltered spots.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Thursday or Friday.

On Wednesday, a small 20 cm deep slab was triggered by a snowmobile south of Valemount. It failed on surface hoar from mid-December that was preserved on a northwest aspect in the alpine.

Weather Summary

Friday NightCloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

SaturdayMostly cloudy with up to 1 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud with up to 5 cm of snow ending in the morning. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Investigate for wind-loaded pockets, especially around ridges and open bowls.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2