Avalanche Forecast

Low - Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT- Cloudy with clear periods and isolated flurries / southwest wind, 20-40 km/h / alpine low temperature near -10

THURSDAY- Increasing cloud, snow beginning in the afternoon, up to 25 cm overnight / southwest wind, 20-45 km/h / alpine high temperature near -5 / Freezing level 1200 m 

FRIDAY- Snow, 15-20 cm / southwest wind, 30-50 km/h / alpine high temperature near -5 / Freezing level 1200 m

SATURDAY- A mix of sun and cloud / west wind, 15-20 km/h / alpine high temperature near -7 

There have been no recent reports of avalanches in the region, however observations are very limted at this time of year. If you get out into the mountains, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network!

10-25 cm of fresh snow has fallen in the Cariboos since Tuesday morning, bringing total recent storm snow amounts to 30-50 cm. There is a crust from early November down approximately 50-90 cm. This crust has been observed with sugary facets above and below it. There are limited observations on this layer, but some test results indicate that it has the potential to be reactive to human triggering. Total snowpack depths are an average of 90-180 cm at upper elevations, tapering quickly at lower elevations. 

• Avoid freshly wind loaded terrain features.
• Uncertainty is best managed through conservative terrain choices at this time.
• If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).