Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 7th, 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
Watch for fresh storm and wind slabs at higher elevations; where a thick surface crust does not exist.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
We expect that natural avalanche activity has stopped since the temperatures have dropped in the aftermath of Monday and Tuesday's warm, wet storm. 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
Anywhere form 0 to 20 cm of recent snow may sit overtop a widespread thick crust. New snow may not be bonding well with the underlying crust. This crust should provide a bridge over any previous layers of concern deeper in the snowpack.
Snow depth at treeline is roughly 60 to 80 cm and decreases dramatically at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow, southwest alpine winds 30 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with isolated flurries, west alpine winds 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow, southwest alpine wind 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
- 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
Be on the look out for fresh storm and wind slabs anywhere that a thick crust on the surface doesn't exist.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 8th, 2023 4:00PM
