Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 24th, 2023 4:00PM

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

cgarritty, Avalanche Canada

South Coast, North Shore, Tetrahedron.

If you're heading out for an early season explore, be aware of copious early season hazards barely hidden by thin snow coverage.

Summary

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in the region yet this season.

Snowpack Summary

Snow coverage in the region is generally thin and patchy. Select smooth alpine features may now hold enough snow to produce avalanches. Elsewhere, coverage is below this threshold.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Clear skies. Alpine wind north 10-15 km/h.

Saturday

Clear skies. Alpine wind north 10-15 km/h. Treeline high temperature 6°C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Sunday

Clear skies. Alpine wind variable direction 10-15 km/h. Treeline high temperature 8°C. Freezing level 3000 m.

Monday

Clear skies. Alpine wind west 10-15 km/h. Treeline high temperature 7°C. Freezing level 3200 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

Steep, wind loaded gullies in the alpine could hold enough snow to produce an avalanche with a human trigger.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Nov 25th, 2023 4:00PM