Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 26th, 2023 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 wind slabs in exposed terrain features as you head to higher elevations. They may be small but sensitive to human triggers.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
If you do head into the backcountry please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Higher elevations hold small wind slabs in exposed terrain. Below, previous storm totals have bonded well to old surface.
The mid and lower snowpack is made up of a series of crusts and strong, rounded grains. The snowpack is generally well consolidated.
Overall, the snow depth remains shallow, especially on south facing slopes. Below treeline, expect to encounter dirt or shallow, moist snow. Early season hazards are just below the surface.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Possible flurries with freezing levels dropping from 2500 m to 2000 m. Southerly winds, 40-60 km/h.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Trace amounts of snow possible. Freezing levels will vary significantly from 2500 m in the Coquihalla to 1500m at Allison Pass. Treeline temperatures around 0 °C. Southerly winds, 50-70 km/h.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with possible afternoon sunny breaks. Trace amounts of snow possible. Freezing levels around 1800 m. Treeline temperatures around 0 °C. Southwest winds, 30-40 km/h.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Freezing levels around 2100 m. Treeline temperatures around 3 °C. Southerly winds, 30 km/h.
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.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Light snowfall and strong winds may have built wind slab on north and east facing terrain features. During periods of very strong wind, expect wind slabs to be located lower on lee slopes.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 27th, 2023 4:00PM
