Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 25th, 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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Seek out non-wind effected terrain at or below treeline.This is where the best riding will be.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
On Saturday, cracking and a small size 1 slab avalanche were observed on a steep, wind-loaded southwest aspect at treeline on Hudson Bay Mountain. Check this MIN for further details
No new avalanches were reported on Sunday.
Early season reports have been extremely limited. Please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Exposed terrain at upper elevations has been highly wind-affected. Soft snow can still be found in sheltered terrain features.
Check out this detailed MIN from Ashman.
A rain crust from early November is buried 40 to 90 cm deep and seems to be bonding well to overlying layers. Alpine snow depths vary across the region, with up to 130 cm west of Smithers and around 60 cm to the east.Many areas below treeline do not have enough snow to meet the threshold for avalanches.
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Weather Summary
Monday Night
Clear skies with no new snow expected. 10 to 30 km/h westerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C
Tuesday
Sunny with no snow expected. 15 to 30 km/h westerly ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with trace amounts of snow expected. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11°C.
Thursday
Cloudy with up to 20 cm of snow expected. 5 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14°C.wind
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
Problems
Wind Slabs
As the wind switchs direction wind slabs could be found on all aspects.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 26th, 2024 4:00PM
