Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 2nd, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
CB,
Avalanche Canada
Higher elevations could see the development of reactive wind slabs over the next couple days. Be very cautious in, or below, areas with enough snow to avalanche.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche activity has been observed in this region in the past week.
Snowpack Summary
There is surface hoar up to 10mm in sheltered areas, and a thin sun crust on south and west aspects. The snowpack at tree line is generally 20-30cm in depth, and very facetted and weak.
Weather Summary
A frontal system moving across the region on Sunday will bring 2-5cm of snow and strong SW winds at ridge top.
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://www.avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
- Fresh wind slabs will likely form throughout the day, diligently watch for changing conditions.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Forecast strong winds and light snow could lead to the development of reactive wind slabs in lee and cross loaded features.
Aspects: North, North East, East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 3rd, 2023 4:00PM
