Avalanche Forecast
Avalanche Forecasts are for use by experienced backcountry travelers in uncontrolled sidecountry and backcountry terrain. These forecasts and conditions do not apply to open, in-bounds terrain at ski resorts, which is subject to avalanche control by local resort ski patrol.
Avalanche Rating
Low (1)
Watch for changing conditions as you gain elevation
Fresh and reactive wind slabs may form in terrain exposed to stronger winds
More Detail
To get the complete forecast with additional graphics and details, please view the Avalanche Canada Zone forecast provided by Avalanche Canada.
Snowpack Discussion
15-35 cm of wind effected settling snow can be found at higher elevations.
At treeline and below treeline, this recent storm snow sits on a rain crust. The crust extends to mountain top in the Monashees, but alpine observations in the Selkirks are limited. Reports suggest this interface is bonding reasonably well and only producing sluff in steep terrain where the snow above isn't wind affected.
Surface hoar may also exist at this depth in areas that saw minimal rainfall during the storm, particularly in the far northern part of the region.
The mid and lower snowpack is well-settled, dense, and generally strong. Treeline snow depths range from 100 to 150 cm.
Avalanche Activity
Avalanche activity has tapered since the storm. Wind-affected snow has been noted around ridgelines, stubborn to rider triggers. And loose dry sluffing has been common from steep but sheltered terrain.
Looking forward, greatest concern is for any fresh wind slab development.