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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Dec 25th, 2012–Dec 26th, 2012

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Cariboos.

Confidence

Fair - Due to limited field observations for the entire period

Weather Forecast

Wednesday: Isolated flurries with generally overcast skies, winds light to moderate from the south and alpine temperatures near -9.Thursday: Possible light snowfall, generally overcast, winds light from the southwest and alpine temperatures near -12.Friday: A weak ridge of high pressure will give generally dry conditions with some sunny breaks.

Avalanche Summary

There are no recent significant observations to report at this time.

Snowpack Summary

20 - 30 cm of low density storm snow rests on a generally strong midpack. Recent west and southwest winds will have redistributed the new snow in alpine and treeline locations, creating windslabs on the surface. Persistent and deep persistent instabilities (surface hoar and an early November crust, respectively) located in the middle and near the bottom of the snowpack may still be a concern but there has been little recent evidence of them being reactive. It is important to know that we have very limited observations for this region. Digging down and making your own observations, especially in thinner snowpack areas, remains a good idea to assist safe slope selection. You're looking for weak layers that "pop or drop" in stability tests. If you are spending anytime in the backcountry, send us your observations. Every bit is greatly appreciated! Email us at: [email protected]

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.