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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 3rd, 2021–Dec 4th, 2021
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Coast.

Avalanches are unlikely but a hard crust can make for difficult travel and increase the consequences of slips or tumbles on steep terrain.

Confidence

High -

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.