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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 7th, 2024–Dec 8th, 2024
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
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: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

Check how overnight snowfall has bonded to the surface below.

Back off if you encounter signs of instability.

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 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.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

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

Monday

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

Tuesday

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

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • 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.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

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.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2