Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 6th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
A thick surface crust contributes to the low avalanche danger.
While we wait for the snow, consider this a good time to dust off the cobwebs and practice using your avalanche rescue gear.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
The likelihood of natural avalanche activity has greatly decreased as temperatures cool.
If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust has formed on all aspects and elevations. Any previous layers of concern deeper in the snowpack should now be bridged by the crust.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mainly cloudy with light rain and possible light snow amounts up to 5 cm at high elevations. Light west wind expected in the alpine. Freezing level near 900 m.
Thursday/ Friday
A mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation. West alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h. Treeline temperature near 0 °C, and freezing level 700 to 1000 m.
Saturday
Next frontal system to arrive bringing strong south winds, precipitation amounts 15 to 30 mm, falling as snow in upper elevations. Freezing levels near 900 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Valid until: Dec 7th, 2023 4:00PM
