Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Cariboos, Clearwater, Quesnel.
Wind slabs are the main concern in exposed terrain above tree line.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
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Snowpack Summary
Anywhere from 5 to 10 cm of new snow may be sitting on a crust that exists up to 1850 m in the Wells area. This new snow is likely being redistributed by northwest wind in exposed terrain.
A layer of surface hoar and/or sugary facets may be found sitting about 20 to 40 cm below the snow surface. This layer is likely more of a concern above 1800 m where there is no crust capping it. Wind slabs forming over this layer in the alpine may be more reactive.
The middle and lower snowpack is generally strong with no weak layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with clear breaks. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -12 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with sunny breaks. 15 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -7 °C.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 3-8 cm. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -6 °C.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline high temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
5-10 cm and wind blowing from a variety of directions have likely created wind slabs on a variety of aspects.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5