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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 6th, 2023–Dec 7th, 2023
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

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.

Confidence

High

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.