Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 9th, 2022 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Avalanche Canada LP, Avalanche Canada

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Early season conditions are present with a thin snowpack, lots of variability in snow depth, and plenty of lurking hazards to hit. Some good travel and turns can be found, but options are limited. Travel with care.

Summary

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

A few small wind slabs up to size 2 were reported by the local ski hills during avalanche control with explosives. No new natural avalanches were observed.

Snowpack Summary

Residual small wind slabs may remain in the alpine on multiple aspects due to the variable winds earlier in the week. 50-80 cm of total snow at treeline throughout the region, with up to 120 cm in loaded alpine features. Below treeline is generally below the threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

Clear weather continues as the arctic ridge of high pressure dominates the region. Winds will remain light from the SW. Temperatures warm to -5 to -10 C depending on elevation as we approach the weekend.

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Small wind slabs may be present in the alpine as a result of winds from a variety of directions earlier in the week. These have become less reactive but may be triggered by skiers/climbers in steep terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 13th, 2022 4:00PM