Cariboos

Lingering wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers at upper elevations.

No new avalanches were reported on Saturday.

NOTE: Observations in this region are currently very limited.

A dusting of snow sits over a crust in most areas, except shady aspects in the high alpine where soft or wind affected dry snow may be found.

A persistent weak layer from early March, 40 to 80 cm deep, most likely exists as surface hoar on sheltered north and east aspects at treeline and above. Its distribution is variable, and there have been no substantial reports of recent avalanches, but it should still be considered when evaluating slopes.

Sunday Night

Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C. Freezing level valley bottom.

Monday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.