Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 19th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avoid areas that have received recent snow from wind loading.
The best and safest riding will be in areas sheltered from the wind.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
On Wednesday there were reports of small dry loose avalanches. No slabs were reported.
A skier triggered a small wind slab on Tuesday, on a north aspect at treeline.
Data is very limited in this region. Please submit a report on the Mountain Information Network. Even a simple photo is a huge help to other backcountry users.
Snowpack Summary
In sheltered spots up to 30 cm of snow is sitting on a melt-freeze crust from early December. At upper elevations, wind has redistributed snow to lee features.
In some areas, freezing rain has been reported on top of the new snow creating a crust. As well as surface hoar that was buried yesterday.
There are no deeper layers of concern.
Data is very limited in this region.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with 10 to 15 cm of snow. 25 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud with 2 cm in the morning. 25 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Sunday
Sunny. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for deeper and more reactive deposits of fresh snow around ridges and in lee features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 20th, 2024 4:00PM
