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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Be cautious in wind-loaded areas. Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to rider-triggering.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days, but field observations are very limited.
If you are going out in the backcountry, please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network (MIN) report.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 30 cm of recent snowfall overlies a crust with a rain-soaked snowpack refreezing from the top down.
Snow depths at treeline vary across the region from 230 cm near Mt. Washington to 130 cm near Mt Cain.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. 10 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Monday
Mostly clear. 5 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +1 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with 3 to 20 mm of precipitation. 50 to 80 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent storm snow may remain reactive to rider-triggering in wind-loaded areas, particularly where it overlies a slick crust.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 9th, 2024 4:00PM
