Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 25th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jpercival,
Avalanche Canada
If the new snowfall surpasses 30 cm, the danger level in the alpine and at treeline is deemed considerable.
Travel carefully at lower elevation due to low snowpack conditions.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported before 4pm on Monday.
If you do head into the backcountry please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
New snowfall and strong south winds are expected to build new wind slab. Past storm snow depths from 10 to 20 cm has bonded well to old surfaces Below the treeline, expect to encounter dirt or shallow, dense, moist, or wet snow.
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 shallow, especially on south facing slopes. Early season hazards are just below the surface.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Snow and some rain expected 5 to 20 cm. Treeline temperature around -1 °C. Freezing level around 1500 to 1900 m. Moderate to strong south ridgetop wind.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Snow expected 1 to 5 cm. Treeline temperature around 0 °C. Freezing level around 1200 m. Strong south ridgetop wind.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud, becoming cloudy. Snow is expected 1 to 5 cm. Freezing level 1500 m. Treeline temperature around 0 °C. Moderate, south ridgetop wind.
Thursday
Cloudy. Snow is expected 1 to 5 cm. Freezing level 1500 m. Treeline temperature around 0 °C. Moderate, south ridgetop wind.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Past snow available for wind transport and new snow fall will continue to develop wind slabs on lee aspect terrain. During periods of very strong wind, expect wind slabs to be located lower on lee slopes.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 26th, 2023 4:00PM
