Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 7th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

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Check how overnight snowfall has bonded to the surface below.

Back off if you encounter signs of instability.

Summary

Moderate

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.

Up to 30 cm of new snow overlies a moist, rain-saturated snowpack. A thick melt-freeze crust may be found 45 to 60 cm from the surface.

Snow depths at treeline vary across the region from 230 cm near Mt. Washington to 130 cm near Mt Cain.

Saturday Night

Cloudy with 5 to 30 cm of snow. 50 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 Â°C.

Sunday

Clearing with up to 5 cm of snow in the morning. 25 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 Â°C.

Monday

Mainly clear. 10 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 Â°C.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 Â°C. Freezing level 2500 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

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.

Fresh storm slabs may be deepest and most reactive in wind-loaded terrain. Be especially cautious in areas that receive 25 cm+ overnight on Saturday.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Possible - Likely

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Valid until: Dec 8th, 2024 4:00PM