Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 27th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
The snowpack is generally shallow but avalanches are still possible. Watch for a slab sitting over the weak base of facets. This could be problematic for ice climbers in consequential terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches.
WednesdayNo new avalanches.
Snowpack Summary
Wind has scoured exposed areas at tree line and above. Wind-loaded locations have between 25-45cm of snow sitting over a faceted base. In general, the snowpack is shallow.
Surface hoar up to 10mm has grown in recent cold temperatures.
WednesdayWind has scoured exposed areas at tree line and above. Wind-loaded locations have between 25-45cm of snow sitting over a faceted base. In general, the snowpack is shallow.
Surface hoar up to 10mm has grown in recent cold temperatures.
Weather Summary
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://www.avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
A ridge of high pressure continues to maintain dry conditions.
WednesdayThe Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://www.avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
A ridge of high pressure continues to maintain dry conditions.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Isolated slab over weak facets caused by a metamorphosis of snow grains at the base of the snowpack.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 29th, 2023 4:00PM
