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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Nov 29th, 2025–Nov 30th, 2025

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

North Columbia, South Columbia, Esplanade, Jordan, North Selkirk, West Purcell, Badshot-Battle, Central Selkirk, Goat, Gold, Retallack, Valhalla, Whatshan.

Low danger doesn't mean no danger! Early-season hazards such as rocks, creeks, and alders are abundant.

Be mindful of isolated pockets of wind slab lingering at upper elevations.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported, but observations are limited at this time of year. Please consider posting a MIN if you are heading out in the backcountry!

Isolated pockets of wind slab could exist in exposed areas. Low-density surface snow may sluff and run far in steep terrain features.

Snowpack Summary

Surface snow at treeline and above is variable, with soft snow in sheltered areas and pockets of firm, wind-affected snow in more exposed areas. A thin sun crust exists on steep solar aspects. Last week's 40 to 60 cm of settling storm snow sits above a rain crust buried mid-November up to approximately 2200 m.

The average snow depths at treeline elevation are anywhere from 70 to 100 cm.

Below treeline, the snowpack tapers significantly. Watch out for variable snow conditions and quality—early-season hazards such as open creeks, rocks, and stumps are abundant.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Mostly clear skies. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow at treeline. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and clouds. 1 to 2 cm of snow at treeline. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.