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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 26th, 2026–Mar 27th, 2026

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, Blue River, Clearwater, McBride, Premier, Quesnel, Sugarbowl.

Continuously assess conditions as you travel.

Wind slabs are possible in wind affected terrain and dry loose avalanches are possible where snow is unconsolidated.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Avalanche Summary

A few small storm and wind slab avalanches were reported in the region on Wednesday and Thursday. These avalanches occurred predominantly at treeline but one was triggered on a north aspect below treeline.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations by posting a MIN. Shout out to those who have been submitting.

Snowpack Summary

By Friday afternoon another 5 cm could accumulate in the region. Strong southwest wind is expected to continue to redistribute snow into deeper deposits on north and east aspects.

The 10 to 20 cm thick crust that formed as a result of the atmospheric river event is found down 40 to 60 cm, the exception is wind scoured features in the alpine where it may be on the surface. This crust extends up to at least 2000 m in the north and 2500 m in the south. Moist snow is found beneath this crust.

The early February crust is found at depths of 100 to 160 cm. This layer is not currently a concern.

The remainder of the snowpack is generally well settled and bonded.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night
Mostly clear skies. 1 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday
Mix of sun and clouds. 3 to 10 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Recent strong wind means wind slabs may be found farther downslope than expected.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
  • Use extra caution around cornices: they are large, fragile, and can trigger slabs on slopes below.
  • Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.

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.