Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 8th, 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
Continually assess for fresh storm and wind slabs building throughout Saturday.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported. However, observations have been minimal throughout the early winter.
If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network
Snowpack Summary
Anywhere form 5 to 25 cm of recent snow may sit overtop a widespread thick crust. New snow may not be bonding well with the underlying crust. This crust should provide a bridge over any previous layers of concern deeper in the snowpack.
Snow depth at treeline is roughly 60 to 80 cm and decreases dramatically at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Mostly clear with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow, south alpine winds 30 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow, southwest alpine winds 40 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C.
Monday
Mostly sunny with 5 to 10 cm of snow overnight ending Monday morning, east alpine winds 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- 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
With new snow arriving Saturday, fresh surface slabs may form overtop a widespread melt-freeze crust.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 9th, 2023 4:00PM
