Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 13th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
lbaker,
Avalanche Canada
Heightened avalanche conditions exist on wind loaded features in the alpine. Avoid freshly loaded terrain features, especially around ridge crests, roll-overs and steep terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
If you do head into the backcountry please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
5 to 10 cm buries a supportive crust that extends well into the alpine. 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 relatively shallow, creating challenging travel conditions and numerous hazards at or just below the snow surface across all elevations.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 60 to 70 km/h, treeline temperature -2 °C, freezing level drops to 1000 m through the night.
Thursday
Cloudy with isolated scattered 5 to 10 mm accumulation, southwest alpine winds 50 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -2 °C, freezing level 1000 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature +1 °C, freezing level 2000 m.
Saturday
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, west alpine winds 50 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature +4 °C, freezing level 3000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Storm snow and strong southwest winds will form fresh wind slabs throughout the day. Use caution when transitioning into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 14th, 2023 4:00PM
