Avalanche forecast

Cariboos

Dec 26 – 27, 2012Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–4
    Recent southerly and westerly winds have created wind slabs in the lee of terrain features. lee

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Expect unconsolidated surface snow to sluff in steep terrain.

Confidence

Poor - Due to limited field observations for the entire period

Weather Forecast

Thursday: A weak ridge of high pressure will give generally dry conditions, winds light from the west and alpine temperatures near -12.Friday: Light precipitation and overcast skies, winds light from the west and northwest. Alpine temperatures near -11.Saturday: Another weak ridge of high pressure will give generally dry conditions, winds light from the northwest.

Avalanche Summary

There are no recent significant observations to report at this time.

Snowpack Summary

The most recent new snow from the weekend and late last week has been redistributed by the wind creating wind slabs in isolated locations. These are sitting on a generally well-settled mid-pack. Deep persistent instabilities (surface hoar and an early November crust, respectively) located in the middle and near the bottom of the snowpack may still be a concern but there's little recent evidence of them being reactive. It is important to know that we have very limited observations for this region. Digging down and making your own observations, especially in thinner snowpack areas, remains a good idea to assist safe slope selection. If you are spending anytime in the backcountry, send us your observations. Every bit is greatly appreciated! Email us at: [email protected]

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