Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 3rd, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
ahanna,
Avalanche Canada
Avalanches are unlikely but a hard crust can make for difficult travel and increase the consequences of slips or tumbles on steep terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
Friday night: Increasing cloud. Light northwest winds. Treeline high temperatures around -3.
Saturday: Flurries up to 5 cm. Moderate southwest to northwest wind. Treeline high temperatures around -5.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. Light northwest wind. Treeline high temperatures around -6.
Monday: Trace overnight then a mix of sun and cloud. Light northwest wind. Treeline high temperatures around -4.
Avalanche Summary
Recent heavy rain followed by a solid refreeze has effectively eliminated avalanche concerns in the region.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of new snow may exist in the alpine, however recent heavy rain followed by subzero temperatures has formed strong surface crusts at all elevations. This has effectively locked the snowpack in place underneath any skiff of dry snow that may exist in the alpine.
Treeline snow depths in advance of the storm were around 80-100 cm but rain has eroded some of this. Much of treeline and almost all below treeline elevations are still below threshold depths for avalanches.
Terrain and Travel
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
Valid until: Dec 4th, 2021 4:00PM
