Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 4th, 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
Exercise caution and allow adequate time for the snowpack to stabilize following heavy rain and/or snow
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported in the region yet this season.
If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network
Snowpack Summary
Approximately 10 to 30 cm of heavy, wet, snow sits over various layers of crusts, faceted snow, and isolated pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas. A thick crust exists at the base of the snowpack at higher elevations.
Treeline snowpack depths in the range of 30-60 cm.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Cloudy with 30 to 50 mm of a mix of snow and rain, south alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -1 °C, freezing level 1900 m.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 mm of a mix of snow and rain, southwest alpine winds 30 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C, freezing level 1700 m.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -3 °C.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Potential for wide propagation exists, fresh slabs may rest on surface hoar, facets and/or 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
Storm slabs will remain reactive, especially where they sit over a layer of surface hoar crystals.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 5th, 2023 4:00PM
