Cariboos

As you're getting above the crust, start watching out for wind slabs in lee areas.

On Monday, a small skier-triggered storm slab was reported on a north aspect in the alpine.

NOTE: Observations are currently very limited.

Up to 20 cm of recent snow may be found at upper elevations. This snow overlies a robust crust everywhere except northerly aspects in the alpine. Westerly wind may have formed wind slabs on lee aspects.

Most terrain has undergone strong melt-freeze cycles, creating a strong, well bonded snowpack.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1800 m.

Thursday

Sunny. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 2 °C. Freezing level 2300 m.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Saturday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2100 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
• Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.