Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 8th, 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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The high alpine is where you will have the best chance of finding soft, dry snow, as well as heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There have been no recent reports of avalanches in the region. We suspect loose wet avalanches to have run during the rainstorm over the weekend. Avalanche activity is expected to decrease as temperatures cool.
If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
In the alpine, new snow from the weekend (we suspect up to 30 cm) sits over moist snow. Elsewhere, a crust develops over a rain-soaked snowpack.
Snow depths at treeline vary across the region. Prior to the rain, 140 cm was reported at Knuckles, 95 cm on the North Shore and 175 cm near Sky Pilot.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. <15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. <15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 1000 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with sunny breaks. 20 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind switching southwest. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with sunny breaks. 40 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 1500 to 1000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Start on smaller terrain features and gather information before committing to bigger terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Slabs may be possible to trigger at high elevations where dry snow has been loaded into leeward terrain features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 9th, 2024 4:00PM
