Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 6th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
rgoddard,
Avalanche Canada
The wind continues but at least it will be bringing with it some new snow.
The best riding will still be in the trees and in sheltered areas away from the wind.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported, but observations are limited this time of year. If you do head into the backcountry please submit a MIN report! Thanks to everyone who has!
Snowpack Summary
Strong easterly winds have scoured east slopes and created hard wind slabs on the south and west-facing slopes.
A layer from mid-November is buried 50 to 70 cm down at the treeline. This layer consists of surface hoar and facets. Below the treeline and on south-facing slopes it is a crust. November 27th and 28th saw activity on this layer but has so far seemingly been unreactive under the current conditions.
Many early-season hazards exist below treeline such as rocks, stumps, and open creeks.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, trace accumulation, wind west 30 to 40 km/h, -8 C at 1500 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy, 2 cm accumulation, winds southwest 30 km/h, -5 C at 1500 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with possible sunny periods, 2 cm accumulation, winds south 25 to 40 km/h, -9 C at 1500 m.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud, trace accumulation, winds south 15 to 20 km/h, -10 C at 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
- Use caution when approaching steep and rocky terrian.
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small amounts of new snow and moderate winds will build upon the established and stubborn wind slabs. Previous winds have been from a variety of directions and forecasted winds will primarily come from the southeast to southwest.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 7th, 2022 4:00PM
