Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 7th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Watch for fresh storm and wind slabs at higher elevations, where a thick surface crust does not exist.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
We expect that natural avalanche activity has stopped since the temperatures have dropped in the aftermath of Monday's storm. No new avalanches have been reported.
If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network
Snowpack Summary
In alpine areas approximately 20 to 50 cm of recent snow sits over various layers of crusts, faceted snow, and potentially surface hoar in sheltered areas.
At lower elevations, below roughly 1800 m, a widespread thick crust exists. This crust should provide a bridge over any previous layers of concern deeper in the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with no precipitation, northwest alpine winds 10 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
Friday
Mostly sunny with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 10 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow, south alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow, southwest alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Don't be too cavalier with decision making, storm slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering.
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
Problems
Storm Slabs
In areas where a surface crust is not present, reactive storm slabs may exist.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 8th, 2023 4:00PM
