Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 26th, 2024 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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New snow will be more likely to avalanche in areas which have been affected by the wind.
Seek out areas with soft powder snow on the surface.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Limited avalanche activity has been reported over the last 3 days. Avalanche activity may be ongoing in specific wind affected terrain with continued snowfall and strong wind, however, the expected size remains small.
Snowpack Summary
Alpine terrain is heavily wind-affected, while sheltered areas have settling snow from recent storms.
A mix of weak layers exist below, with facets, surface hoar, and crusts present in the upper 40 cm of the snowpack.
Neighbouring regions have reported avalanches on these layers.
Mild temperatures may help the snowpack gain strength.
Treeline snow depths vary from 50-140 cm.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with flurries. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with flurries. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Avoid areas near ridgelines that feel "drum like" or hollow.Alpine-like features at treeline that are cross-loaded will be a concern.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 27th, 2024 4:00PM
