Good early season riding can be found at TL and above, though it can be difficult to access from below treeline Wind effect in the Alpine on Northerly aspects
Problemas de aludes
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alta montaña
Límite del bosque
Bajo el límite del bosque
Probabilidad
Possible
Tamaño
1–2
Newly formed wind slab 20-30 deep predominately on exposed alpine lees. Human triggering possible in the alpine. Be wary!
Weather Forecast
Localized convective storms moving through the Icefields and Wilson regions. Actual amounts will very, from trace to 5 - 7cm overnight Wednesday. Temperatures will remain floating near -5. Light to moderate, gusty SE winds will be moving fresh snow in exposed areas.
Snowpack Summary
Only trace amounts of snow below 1700m. Above 2000m, a generally strong, and supportive early winter snowpack exists with depths ranging from 30 to 100+ cm depending on aspect and exposure to wind. Wind effect to the recent snow has loaded northerly exposed slopes and ridge tops in the alpine, expect this to continue.
Avalanche Summary
Observed no new avalanche activity on highway 93N. Climbers should still remain vigilant as even triggering a small avalanche in a gully feature or above cliffs can have severe consequences.