Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 29th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
lbaker,
Avalanche Canada
Wind-loaded areas hold the most snow but they also have the highest avalanche risk at this time.
Read the new Forecaster's Blog for more on the early-season snowpack.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region. Thanks to all those who have submitted a MIN report already this year, all the information is really helpful for forecasters.
Snowpack Summary
15 to 30 cm of unconsolidated snow overlies a series of crusts and in exposed areas old wind slab.
At treeline, the height of snow ranges from approximately 50 to 90 cm. At 1500 m snow depths decrease significantly.
The snowpack at all elevations is very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the snow surface.
Data is very limited at this time. If you are recreating in the mountains please consider submitting a MIN report.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mainly clear, no precipitation, southeast alpine winds 10 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation, southerly alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -9 °C.
Friday
Partly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, southwest alpine winds 10-30 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with scattered flurries, 2 - 5 cm accumulation, southwest alpine winds 20-40 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for patches of soft wind slab in exposed lees. Investigate the bond between wind slabs and underlying surfaces before committing.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 30th, 2023 4:00PM
