Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 26th, 2022 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

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Cautiously assess conditions as you travel - the fresh snow may produce reactive slabs or, more likely, hide early season hazards.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Observations are limited at this time of year. No new avalanches have been reported or observed. If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN report!

Snowpack Summary

A variable snowpack depth of between 20-100 cm exists in the region. Expect early season conditions and rugged travel. Below treeline is below the threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

Saturday night

Heavy precipitation and extreme southwest wind peak around midnight before temperatures cool and winds decrease. 10-30 mm precipitation overnight, ridgeline high +4 C, snow-rain line peaking around 1400 m.

Sunday

Up to 20 cm moist snow accumulating at the highest elevations. Northwest wind decreasing to moderate through the day, treeline temperatures dropping to -6 C, and freezing level dropping below 500 m.

Monday

Mix of sun and cloud. Light to moderate north wind. Treeline temperature around -5 C. Freezing level 300 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. Light to moderate north wind. Treeline temperature around -5 C. Freezing level 300 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Investigate the bond of the recent snow before committing to your line.
  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing Storm Slabs

Above the snow-rain line, up to 20 cm fresh snow accumulated with strong winds overnight, expect the most reactive deposits in open or wind-loaded areas.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 27th, 2022 4:00PM