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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 4th, 2016–Jan 5th, 2016
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Cariboos.

Forecast light snow and wind may continue to build thin wind slabs in the alpine.

Confidence

High

Weather Forecast

A weak low pressure system has been deflected by the ridge towards the interior ranges. Temperatures should remain cold with freezing levels at valley bottoms for the duration of the forecast. Cloudy with some flurries and light snow falls are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a total snowfall for these two days around 5 cm. On Thursday there is a chance of 5-10 cm. Wind should be light from the southeast for the duration of the forecast.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported.

Snowpack Summary

The last few days of clear skies, solar radiation, and warm air trapped at higher elevations has settled the recent storm snow. Southerly aspects have seen enough sun and warmth to release loose dry and moist avalanches in steep terrain. Melt-freeze crusts may be encountered on solar aspects. Wind transported snow continues to form thin slabs on variety of aspects. Surface hoar has been reported forming in sheltered locations.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Touchy thin new wind slabs may continue to develop due to changing wind directions and forecast light snowfall. Forecast southeast winds may reverse load some alpine terrain features.
Avoid cross loaded slopes at or above treeline.>Use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind loaded snow. >Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain. >Back off if you encounter hard, breakable or drum-like snow.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3