Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 8th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Avalanche hazard will be elevated throughout the day on Saturday with strong winds and heavy snowfall.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network
Snowpack Summary
Incoming snow will bury a widespread melt-freeze crust at all elevations with up to 30 cm by the end of the day Saturday. The crust should continue to bridge any previous layers of concern deeper in the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly clear with no precipitation, south alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 10 to 30 cm of snow, south alpine winds 50 to 70 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 10 to 20 cm of snow and chance of rain at lower elevations, southwest alpine winds 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C.
Monday
Mostly clear with no precipitation, south alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- 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
Storm Slabs
Fresh storm and wind slabs will form Saturday and be sitting on a hard melt-freeze crust.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 9th, 2023 4:00PM
