Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 3rd, 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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Use caution when navigating steep, wind-affected terrain.
Field observations are limited—if you’re in the mountains, please share your MIN reports with us!
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported. Explosive testing on Monday near Fernie did not produce any results,.
Snowpack Summary
40 to 60 cm of snow remains soft in sheltered areas, but may have formed slabs in leeward aspect terrain. A melt freeze crust exists near the ground but is unreactive.
Total snow depths vary from 100 to 150 cm at treeline.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mainly clear. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday
Mainly clear. 10 to 15 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Thursday
Mainly clear. 10 to 15 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent westerly winds may have formed wind slabs in leeward terrain features adjacent to ridges
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 4th, 2024 4:00PM
