Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 1st, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
kdevine,
Avalanche Canada
The big story in the South Rockies is the wind! Wind speeds could reach over 80km/h in the alpine. Be alert to the possibility of new wind slabs forming in spite of a lack of fresh snow.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.
Weather Forecast
The notable feature in the weather forecast for the next few days is very high winds at upper elevations. Mountain top winds could reach 80-100 km/h on Monday before tapering on Thursday.
SUNDAY NIGHT - Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries / southwest winds, 40-60 km/h / alpine low temperature near -7
MONDAY - Cloudy with scattered flurries / westerly winds 40-80 km/h / alpine high temperature near -7
TUESDAY - Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries / southwest winds, 40-80 km/h / alpine high temperature near -6
WEDNESDAY - Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries / southwest winds, 40-80 km/h / alpine high temperature near -4
Avalanche Summary
There have been no recent avalanches reported in the region. If you are getting out into the mountains, let us know what you see by posting to the Mountain Information Network!
Snowpack Summary
Snowpack depths are highly variable this early in the season with amounts ranging between 50-100 cm at higher elevations, and tapering rapidly below treeline. A crust has been reported in the middle of the snowpack. Forecast strong winds may create new wind slabs in spite of the lack of recent fresh snow.
Problems
Wind Slabs
New wind slabs may form with very strong winds in the forecast.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2019 5:00PM
