Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 24th, 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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Expect a mix of wind-affected surfaces at treeline and above. Easterly winds have formed dense slabs on west-facing slopes while likely scouring snow from east-facing slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days.
Observations remain very limited this early in the season. if you head into the backcountry, please post to the Mountain Information Network! Any snow information, avalanche observations (or lack of!) are super helpful to the forecasters and other backcountry users.
Snowpack Summary
Surface conditions includes wind affected snow in exposed areas, and up to 40 cm of settling snow in sheltered terrain features.
Below this, facets or surface hoar may exist on a crust buried in early November. At the northern end of this region, expect to find weak and sugary depth hoar near the ground.
Treeline snowpack depths are around 100 cm.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries possible. 20 km/h northerly ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Monday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries. Westerly ridgetop winds increase over the day to 40-60 km/h. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly clear skies. Westerly ridgetop winds remain strong, around 50 km/h. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with flurries. Westerly ridgetop winds ease over the day, 30-50 km/h. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Keep your guard up at all elevations. Wind slab formation has been extensive and could extend into openings below treeline.
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for wind slabs at lower elevations, or lower on slopes than normal. Strong winds may have loaded unusual features.
Aspects: North, South, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 25th, 2024 4:00PM
