Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Cariboos, East Kakwa, Kakwa, McBride, McGregor, North Rockies, Pine Pass, Quesnel, Renshaw, Robson, Sugarbowl, Tumbler.
Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
Wind slabs are most reactive shortly after they form.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported since Friday.
New wind slabs have formed in wind-exposed areas.
Snowpack Summary
Fresh wind slabs can be found in the alpine and treeline where the wind has deposited snow. The top 10 to 40 cm of snow is faceted (sugary crystals). The middle and lower snowpack consists of rounds and a few crust layers, these are of no concern at this time.
Weather Summary
Monday night
Mostly clear skies. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. A temperature inversion sets up between 2000 m and 3000 m. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 30 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. The temperature inversion starts to break down throughout the day. It lingers into the afternoon in the southern parts of the region. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 40 to 80 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Stay off recently wind loaded slopes until they have had a chance to stabilize.
- Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind-loaded snow.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Fresh wind slabs are developing with increased wind speed.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2