Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 27th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Parks Canada/Parcs Canada,
Avalanche Canada
There is now enough snow to ski near the divide and groups are reporting good ski quality. As always at this time of year watch out for early season hazards like stumps and rocks. The wind has returned over the last two days, pay attention to newly formed windslabs.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed however very limited field work.
Snowpack Summary
Around 80cm of new storm snow sits on ground or old snow in some isolated high alpine locations. Moderate to Strong SW winds are forming windslabs at all elevations
Weather Summary
Thurs
Overcast skies with flurries through the day. Alpine high of -10 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest
Fri
Overcast skies with flurries in the morning. Alpine high of -10 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest
Sat
Overcast skies with no precip expected. Alpine high of -8 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest
Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Stay off recently wind loaded slopes until they have had a chance to stabilize.
- Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 30th, 2024 4:00PM
