Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 11th, 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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Watch for changing conditions as you gain elevation.
the best riding conditions will be found in wind sheltered terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No significant slab avalanches were reported over the past couple days. Natural and skier triggered dry loose avalanches up to size 1.5 have been reported from steep terrain where the recent snow hasn’t bonded to the underlying crust.
Snowpack Summary
Wind affected snow may be found in exposed terrain at higher elevations. A new surface hoar layer can be found on the surface in sheltered terrain.
10 to 30 cm of recent snow from the past weekends storm overlies a crust to 2200 m. The extend of this crust is uncertain in the alpine in the Selkirks. Where this crust is not present a layer of surface hoar may be found.
The mid and lower snowpack is well-settled, dense, and generally strong. Treeline snow depths range from 100 to 150 cm.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies with no snow expected. 5 to 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10°C.    Â
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with no snow expected. 5 to 15 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow possible. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.
Saturday
Cloudy with up to 25 cm of snow expected. 25 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
- Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Rider triggerable wind slabs may linger in exposed terrain near ridge crests. Where the surface hasn't been wind affected dry loose avalanches are possible.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 12th, 2024 4:00PM
