Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 17th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Back off steep slopes when the snow surface feels wet. Wet loose avalanches are possible due to sustained high freezing levels.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in this region. Small wet avalanches may be possible to be triggered by riders on steep slopes as the warming affects the snowpack.
If you do head into the backcountry please submit any observations and or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface is likely moist at all elevations and on all aspects.
The mid and lower snowpack is made up of a series of crusts and rounded grains. The snowpack is generally well consolidated.
Overall, the snow depth remains shallow, creating challenging travel conditions and hiding early season hazards just below the snow surface.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Partially clear with trace amounts of rain, south alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, freezing level around 2500 m.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with around 5 mm of mixed precipitation expected, south alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, freezing level around 2500 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with up to 30 mm of mixed precipitation expected, southeast alpine wind 10 to 30 km/h, freezing level around 2300 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 10 mm of mixed precipitation expected, south alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, freezing level around 2200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Be cautious of buried obstacles especially below treeline.
Problems
Loose Wet
With sustained high freezing levels wet loose avalanches are possible on steep slopes at all elevations.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 18th, 2023 4:00PM
