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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 8th, 2023–Dec 9th, 2023
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: North Shore, Powell River, South Coast, Tetrahedron.

Avalanche hazard will be elevated throughout the day on Saturday with strong winds and heavy snowfall.

Confidence

Moderate

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.

Avalanche 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: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2