Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 1st, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported, but observations are very limited at this time of year.
If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of new snow is expected to arrive on Friday night. At upper elevations, this new snow will be redistributed by strong southerly winds.
The snowpack remains generally shallow, with multiple hazards just below the snow surface.
A weak layer of faceted snow may be present at the base of the snowpack.
The height of snow at treeline is approximately 30 to 50 cm.
Weather Summary
Friday night
Cloudy with snowfall, up to 10 cm accumulation, south alpine wind 25 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with snowfall, up to 3 cm accumulation, southwest alpine wind 20 to 45 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with snowfall, 5 to 10 cm of accumulation, southwest alpine wind 60 to 100 km/h, treeline temperature -1 °C.
Monday
Cloudy snow turning to rain below 1000 m, up to 5 cm of new snow accumulation at higher elevations, south alpine wind 40 to 80 km/h, treeline temperature rising to 0 °C, freezing level rising to 1400 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- 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
New snow and southerly winds may form fresh wind slabs in leeward terrain in the alpine and treeline.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2023 4:00PM
