Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 9th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
LP,
Avalanche Canada
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
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 13th, 2022 4:00PM
