Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 30th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
TJ,
Avalanche Canada
If the snow is supportive then dig down and check the strength of the base of the snowpack. Previous wind stiffened snow over a weak base in shallow rocky terrain is the most likely scenario for skier or climber triggered avalanches at this time.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported.
Snowpack Summary
Surface hoar up to 10mm continues to grow in cold overnight temperatures. Exposed areas are heavily wind effected at treeline and above. The snowpack is generally between 25-45cm of snow sitting over a faceted base.
Weather Summary
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://www.avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
A ridge of high pressure is starting to break down bringing some precipitation into next week.
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.
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Especially watch for previously wind effected snow over a weak faceted snowpack. A shallow snowpack and cold overnight temperatures will continue to weaken the existing strength of the snowpack.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 1st, 2023 4:00PM
