Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 21st, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
Assess for wind slabs in steep terrain prior to committing. Any injury or delay could lead to severe consequences during cold weather.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Riders triggered a few small (size 1) avalanches at treeline and alpine elevations on Tuesday, likely failing within recent snow.
Please consider submitting a MIN report if you head into the backcountry.
Snowpack Summary
Around 10 cm of recent snow may drift into isolated pockets of wind slab with light, variable wind. Soft snow prevails in sheltered terrain. The snowpack is faceted, with roughly 100 cm found at treeline.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Clear skies with no precipitation, 10 km/h northeast wind, treeline temperature -27 °C.
Thursday
Increasing clouds with no precipitation, 20 km/h southeast wind, treeline temperature -22 °C.
FridayCloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -15 °C.
SaturdayCloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 15 cm, 20 to 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Pockets of wind slab may be found in steep terrain near ridges.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 22nd, 2022 4:00PM
