Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Babine, East Stikine, Howson, Hudson Bay, Kispiox, Microwave-Sinclair, Nass, Ningunsaw, North Bulkley, Northwest Inland, Seven Sisters, South Bulkley, Telkwa, West Stikine.
Watch out for early-season hazards like rocks and stumps.
Small wind slabs may linger at high elevations.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported since before last weekend.
Looking forward, lingering pockets of wind slab at upper elevations will be the main concern.
Please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 25 cm of snow overlies a crust from rain last week. At upper elevations, this has likely been redistributed by the wind.
The remainder of the snowpack is strong, with various hard layers and crusts.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud with 1 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Friday
A mix of sun and clouds, increasing in the afternoon. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 10 to 15 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Small, wind slabs may still be rider-triggerable in steep sheltered spots. Ride one at a time and consider whats below you.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5