Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 24th, 2023 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Continually assess the snowpack depth as you move through terrain, especially on wind affected slopes. If the snow is deep enough to make for good riding then it is deep enough to avalanche.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days. Observations are limited this time of year, please consider filling out a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
Expect early season conditions with a shallower than average snowpack, the average depth at treeline is between 30 and 80 cm. Below treeline snowpack depths taper off quickly.
Surface conditions are variable. A sun crust can be found on some steep south and west facing slopes and wind effect on exposed terrain at treeline and above.
Another crust with facets or depth hoar exists at or near the ground.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly clear with no new snow expected, northwest ridge wind 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperatures falling to -8°C.
Saturday
Potential for valley fog in the morning followed by mostly sunny skies and no new snow expected, northwest ridge winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -5°C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny skies with no new snow expected, northwest ridge winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -6°C.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud with no new snow expected, west ridge winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -7°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
Problems
Wind Slabs
winds have varied in direction over the past couple days. Wind slab may be found on exposed features in the alpine.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 25th, 2023 3:00PM
