Wind slabs may remain reactive human triggers
Approach ridgelines and convex rolls with caution.
Reactivity may continue on convex rolls, near ridgelines and on cross loaded slopes. Storm snow sits over a crust, which may increase reactivity.
Last reported avalanche activity is limited to natural glide slab avalanches, that are typical of the steep, smooth rock slabs in the Coquihalla.
While nearly a week ago, on Wednesday an avalanche was triggered on a rocky north face slope (see photo below). Reactivity may continue in wind loaded ridgeline features like this.
Observations have been limited in this region. Please share any observations or photos to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Up to 60 cm of wind affected snow sits above hard crust. The mid and lower snowpack are well consolidated with no deeper concerns.
Snow depth ranges from 100 to 150 cm at treeline in the Coquihalla, to 85 to 100 cm near Manning Park.
Check out this MIN for recent conditions in Manning.
Sunday Night
Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Monday
Cloudy with flurries. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
