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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 15th, 2024–Apr 16th, 2024
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Blue River, Cariboos, Clearwater, Clemina, East Kakwa, Kakwa, McBride, North Monashee, Premier, Quesnel, Renshaw, Robson, Sugarbowl.

Generally safe avalanche conditions exist. However, remain cautious in areas without a supportive surface crust or where new snow has accumulated over a crust.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A group of riders remotely triggered (from 60 m away) a size 2 storm slab avalanche on a west aspect in the alpine on Saturday. The group was stopped in a safe spot on a flat bench when the avalanche released on a convex roll on the adjacent slope.

Several other naturally triggered storm slabs up to size 2 were reported on sunny aspects in the alpine.

If you are getting out into the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).

Snowpack Summary

Anticipate crusty snow surfaces in all but north-facing alpine terrain. In some areas, as much as 10 cm may sit atop these old surfaces.

A series of crusts exist in the upper snowpack.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. Freezing level dropping to the valley bottom overnight. 0 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow. Freezing level 1200 m. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully monitor the bond between the new snow and old surface.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with aspect and elevation.
  • Minimize exposure to sun-exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Thin wind slabs may form in areas that receive new snow, these are a particular concern in areas where they overlay a smooth melt-freeze crust.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2