Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Howson, Kitimat, Microwave-Sinclair, Nass, Rupert, Seven Sisters, Shames.
Beware of the numerous hazards lurking just below the surface.
Exercise caution around wind-loaded, alpine features where the greatest risk of avalanches exists.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
0 to 30 cm of snow overlays a widespread crust, that varies in thickness and strength.
The mid and lower snowpack appears to be well-bonded, but field observations have been limited early in the season.
The height of snow at treeline is roughly 50 to 100 cm, and decreases drastically at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with trace amounts of snow, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow, south alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 2 to 10 cm of snow, south alpine wind 50 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with up to 25 cm, southwest alpine wind 60 to 90 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent winds have likely formed cohesive wind slabs that may sit on a hard crust.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2