Avalanche forecast

Northwest Inland

Dec 15 – 16, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Watch the wind closely; when it picks up, wind slabs are likely to form.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects. Avoid steep lee slopes near ridgelines.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 25 cm of soft snow is covering a hard crust. At upper elevations, this newer snow has been blown by variable winds, creating wind slabs on lee slopes.

These slabs should bond quickly within the next few days. If you observe blowing snow, it indicates that new slabs are forming, and areas where the snow is accumulating should be avoided.

The mid and lower snowpack are not concerning at this time, and are made up of various hard layers and crusts.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with 2 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.

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