Avalanche forecast

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Dec 11 – 12, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
Early season
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Highlights

The snowpack has a weak base. Watch for lee or cross-loaded features where the slab is stiffer and deeper. Ski lightly as hazards are just below the surface.

Avalanche problems

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    The snow pack is very weak at the bottom from basal facets. Watch for areas of windloading where the slab sitting on top is stiffer and deeper.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No field patrol has occurred since Wednesday. Nothing new has been reported since then.

Snowpack Summary

Winds have stripped and redistributed snow forming windslabs. The midpack has a weak layer composed of surface hoar, facets or a melt-freeze crust depending on aspect or elevation. The snowpack is 30-40cm deep with a weak base. A rain crust exists below 1800m.

Weather Summary

The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.

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