Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 3rd, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. 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

An icon showing 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

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Dec 4th, 2024 4:00PM

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