Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 28th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jpercival,
Avalanche Canada
Strong winds have formed wind slabs on all aspects and cross loaded slopes. Avalanche danger varies widely; avoid deep wind slabs, especially on steep terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region. Winds slabs likely remain triggerable by humans.
If you head into the backcountry please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
A recent storm deposited 50 to 70 cm of snow and was redistributed by strong southerly winds across all elevations. Winds have since shifted from the north and wind slabs are now found on all aspects and at all elevations.
The mid and lower snowpack is reported to be well settled, with a thick, well-bonded crust approximately 30 to 50 cm above the ground at elevations below 1200 m. Snow depth ranges from 75 to 200 cm across the region.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with flurries up to 5 cm. Light to moderate southeast wind. Treeline temperature around -11 °C. Possible temperature inversion.
Friday
Cloudy with snowfall beginning in the pm 15-20 cm. Moderate southeast wind . Treeline temperature around -8 °C. Possible temperature inversion.
Saturday
Cloudy with snowfall expect overnight totals around 30 cm. Strong southerly wind. Treeline temperature rising to -3 °C.
Sunday
Daytime clearing with light flurries. Trace amounts of new snow. Moderate south west wind. Treeline temperature rising to -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
- Stay off recently wind loaded slopes until they have had a chance to stabilize.
Problems
Wind Slabs
50-70 cm of storm snow and recent shifting winds have formed wind slabs on a variety of aspects. The freshest, most reactive wind slabs may be found in atypical features in the alpine due to reverse-loading by northeast wind.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 29th, 2023 4:00PM
