Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 28th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Use good travel habits.
Ride steep terrain one at a time and avoid riding above terrain traps.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the past couple days.
If you are out in the backcountry please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
A trace of new snow could bury a variety of surfaces including surface hoar on sheltered features and a sun crust on steep south facing terrain.
We are not tracking any concerning weak layers in the mid or lower snowpack at this time.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly clear with up to 3 cm of snow possible in the north of the region. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C
Friday
Increasing cloud throughout the day with up to 10 cm of snow expected in the north of the region. 10 to 25 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of new snow possible. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1300 m.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 5 to 15 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small wind slabs could form throughout the day in the north of the region.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 29th, 2024 4:00PM
