Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 14th, 2024 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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Investigate for wind slabs around ridges and lee features, especially as you move into more open or alpine terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
We've had no recent avalanche reports and very few recent field reports.
Please consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report if you head out. Even a photo of the mountains or an idea on the surface conditions helps!
Snowpack Summary
15 to 30 cm of fresh and recent snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. Wind has impacted surface snow in open slopes at treeline and higher.
The lower snowpack is well bonded with no concerns currently.
Data is very limited in this region.
Weather Summary
Saturday night
Flurries, up to 10 cm overnight. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -8 °C .
Sunday
Flurries, up to 10 cm snow. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Monday
Sunny and scattered clouds. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with sunny breaks. Increasing southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -13 °C.
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.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for deeper and more reactive deposits of fresh snow around ridges and in lee features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 15th, 2024 4:00PM
