Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 19th, 2023 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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Avalanche Canada
Wind slabs are the main concern as southerly winds continue to promote wind slab formation.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There is no recent avalanche activity to report.
If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
Storm snow from last week has been redistributed into alpine and treeline lee terrain by predominantly southerly wind. Below 1200 meter elevation, a thick crust is present approximately 50 cm above the ground. The middle and lower snowpack is reported to be well settled and bonded. Snow depth varies from 75-200 cm depending on the aspect,
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partially cloudy with no precipitation, ridgetop wind southwest 20-40 km/h treeline temperature -12 °C.Â
Wednesday
Increasing clouds with 2 to 6 cm of snow, ridgetop wind southwest 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.Â
ThursdayCloudy with 3 to 8 cm of snow, ridgetop wind southwest 25 to 45 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.Â
FridayCloudy with snow flurries, ridgetop wind southwest 20-40 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.Â
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Sheltered slopes at lower elevations will offer the best riding.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Expect wind slabs to be reactive as predominantly southerly winds continue to load lee terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 20th, 2023 4:00PM
