North Rockies
Peligro de aludes
Lo esencial
Avalanche hazard is low with generally safe avalanche conditions.
Use normal caution, apply good travel habits, and watch for wind affected snow in isolated terrain.
Confidence
High
- Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
A widespread melt-freeze crust extends up to at least 2200 m. On shady aspects in the high alpine, dry snow is wind affected and firm. Cornices loom large.
The prominent mid-December facet/crust layer is buried over 1 m deep and extends up to 2200 m. Triggering the crust is considered unlikely, except with large loads or in thin snowpack areas.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. 30 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- 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.
- The snowpack is generally stable; it may be appropriate to step out into more complex terrain.
- Cornices often break further back than expected; give them a wide berth when traveling on ridgetops.