Continental

The avalanche hazard is Low at all elevations.  Both human triggered and natural avalanches are unlikely.   Keep in mind that low hazard doesn't mean no hazard.

Avalanche Forecasts will be issued 3 days/week during December.  5-day/week forecasts will return in January once 2026 funding comes through.

Avalanche activity in the last 72 hours:  None

Forecast Discussion:  

After 3 weeks of windy weather without any meaningful snowfall wind slabs and other wind damaged surfaces can be found throughout our forecast area.  These wind slabs are knife hard and have been unreactive for over a week now.  The chances of a person triggering one of the old hard slabs are low.  Normal travel precautions are recommended.    Current hazards include slide for life conditions on rock hard snow surfaces and frostbite, although winds look to be on the lighter side today.

Light snowfall is forecasted to begin this afternoon.  Accumulation looks to be minimal and is not expected to elevate the avalanche hazard today.  The arrival of snowfall will coincide with an increase in North winds tonight that will last through the weekend and peak on Saturday night with gusts in the 80's through Thompson Pass expected.

Additional Details:  There is no field data from the Maritime zone due to low snow coverage and thick brush restricting access.  Numerous Glide avalanches have released in the Maritime zone in the mid elevation band.  Some of these may have failed without previous visible glide cracks.  Avoid travel below glide cracks as they can fail at any time.  Their likelihood of failure is independent of the snowpack stability.  Check out the season summary tab for more information on the development of the snowpack.