Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 14th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
lbaker,
Avalanche Canada
Heightened avalanche conditions exist on wind loaded features in the alpine. Avoid freshly loaded terrain features, especially around ridge crests, roll-overs and steep terrain.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
If you do head into the backcountry please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
5 to 10 cm of storm snow overlies a weak layer of surface hoar above a breakable crust that extends well into the alpine. The mid and lower snowpack is made up of a series of crusts and rounded grains. The snowpack is generally well consolidated.
Overall, the snow depth remains relatively shallow, creating challenging travel conditions and numerous hazards at or just below the snow surface across all elevations.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C, freezing level rise to 2000 m through the night.
Friday
Mostly sunny with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature +1 °C, freezing level 2200 m.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with no precipitation, west alpine winds 50 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature +2 °C, freezing level 2500 m.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with no precipitation, west alpine winds 30 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature +5 °C, freezing level 3000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to the wind, once it starts to blow fresh sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
- Watch for unstable snow on specific terrain features, especially when the snow is moist or wet.
- 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
Wind Slabs
Watch for southwest winds picking up throughout the day and redistributing recent storm snow into alpine lees. Use caution when transitioning into wind affected terrain, wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 15th, 2023 4:00PM
