Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 25th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
cgarritty,
Avalanche Canada
Slide slow, homies. Rugged conditions like this really raise the stakes of a slip or fall.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported in the region yet this season. This will change when more snow arrives.
Snowpack Summary
Snow depths throughout the region range from about 30 to 60 cm, increasing with elevation. Some wind loaded spots may hold up to 90 cm.
No significant layers have been identified in this minimal snowpack, which is for the most part still below threshold depths for producing avalanches. Steep, isolated patches of wind-drifted snow could have the potential to produce small avalanches in alpine gullies and on smooth surfaces like rock slab.
Snow coverage starts at about 1200 metres and travel conditions remain generally rugged with ground roughness still too prominent to allow for straightforward travel on snow in most areas.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Clear skies. Alpine wind north 10-20 km/h. Above freezing layer in the alpine.
Sunday
Clear skies. Alpine wind variable or west 10-15 km/h. Treeline high temperature -3°C with an above freezing layer above 2000 m.
Monday
Clear skies. Alpine wind southwest 10-15 km/h. Treeline high temperature -3°C with an above freezing layer above 2000 m.
Tuesday
Clear skies. Alpine wind southwest 10-15 km/h. Treeline high temperature -4°C with a diminishing above freezing layer at 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
- 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
Wind-drifted snow in steep alpine gullies or on smooth rock slab could produce a small avalanche with a human trigger. Thin snow coverage right now means high stakes for any fall or slide.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 26th, 2023 4:00PM
