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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Dec 1st, 2023–Dec 2nd, 2023

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

South Chilcotin, Taseko.

Tread carefully.

Backcountry travel is challenging with such minimal snow and hazards so close to the surface.

Check out our early season blog.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in the region yet this season. Please consider filling out a MIN report if you are out in the backcountry.

Snowpack Summary

5-10 cm of new snow has buried the variety of surfaces currently covering the mountains. In the north a crust exists on all but high north terrain. In the south it is more likely that a crust exists on all aspects and at all elevations. In sheltered features surface hoar can be found above this crust.

Snow depths throughout the region range from about 30 to 60 cm at treeline, increasing with elevation. Some wind loaded spots may hold up to 90 cm.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Cloudy with 5 cm of new snow. Moderate south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -7°C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, 5 of new snow. Moderate to strong west or southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -5°C.

Sunday

Partly cloudy, no new snow expected. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop wind. freezing level rising to 1500 m.

Monday

Partly cloudy, no new snow expected. Moderate to strong south ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 2000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.

Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer (a slab) of new snow that breaks within new snow or on the old snow surface. Storm-slabs typically last between a few hours and few days (following snowfall). Storm-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.