North Rockies
Peligro de aludes
Lo esencial
The danger is low, but riding conditions may be difficult due to hard, crusty snow surfaces
Sun & daytime warming may improve the riding if sunny slopes melt & soften a little in the afternoon
Confidence
Moderate
- We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
- We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported, and given the current conditions, human-triggered avalanches are unlikely.
There have been limited observations from this area. If you’re heading out, please consider sharing details about the weather and riding conditions through the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of recent snow may be covering a melt-freeze crust of variable thickness that is likely present to mountain top. At upper elevations, previous strong winds formed small wind slabs that may remain triggerable in very isolated areas.
Everywhere else, the snow surface is likely hard and crusty. If the sun comes out with enough force, sunny slopes and lower elevations may melt and soften in the afternoon imporving riding conditions a little.
The mid-December facet/crust layer is buried approximately 80 cm deep and is considered unlikely to trigger at this time.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly clear skies. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Friday
Sunny. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Saturday
Sunny. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.