Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 8th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Use caution as you travel into wind affected terrain and assess slopes for wind slab.
Data is very limited in this region.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in this region.
Please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report if you are headed out.
Snowpack Summary
Due to changing wind the snow surface will likely be wind affected on all exposed slopes at upper elevations. At lower elevations there is likely a crust on or near the surface.
A crust from early November could be found down 70 cm with facets above it.
Data is very limited in this region.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly clear with no snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.
Monday
Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7°C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud with no snow expected. 35 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow expected. 25 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slab could be found on all aspects in exposed terrain at upper elevations due to variable winds.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 9th, 2024 4:00PM
