North Bulkley

Small amounts of recent snow continue to be redistributed by wind into thin but reactive slabs at higher elevations.

High

• We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.
• We are uncertain whether the wind will be enough to form new wind slabs.

While recent observations have been limited, this MIN form earlier this week reported small, 5 to 15 cm deep pockets of wind-loaded snow that were reactive atop the recently formed crust.

Be sure to post your observations to the MIN if you get out; they are a big help!

A widespread, supportive crust exists on or just below the surface across most terrain, except in some high-alpine areas. Since the weekend, southerly winds have redistributed up to 10 cm of recent snow into deeper pockets at higher elevations, while exposed areas have been scoured back to the crust.

In sheltered terrain near treeline, surface hoar may be present on the crust and buried by recent snow.

There are no current layers of concern in the mid or lower snowpack.

Snow depths at treeline are approximately 150 to 200 cm.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Trace amounts of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. Trace amounts of snow. 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Friday
Mix of sun and clouds. Up to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Saturday
Mostly sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

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.
• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.