Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 14th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Avalanche Canada
Travel on skis is still very difficult, some eager skiers have been travelling uphill in boots. If you do venture out be very careful as many early-season hazards still exist. See this MIN for photos of conditions.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Few natural wind slabs to size 2 in wind loaded alpine terrain.
Snowpack Summary
Strong to extreme winds continue, however very little snow is still available for transport. Old wind slabs exist in the alpine and treeline 20 - 50 cm deep. This overlies crust on the ground. Total snowpack depths average 30 - 50 cm.
Weather Summary
Friday
Mainly sunny with strong W winds, freezing level 1500 m.
Saturday
Mainly sunny, strong to extreme W winds, freezing level rising to 2000 m.
Sunday
Generally clear conditions. Extreme westerly ridgetop winds will decrease to moderate Sunday afternoon but increase back to extreme speeds in the evening. Freezing levels will hover near or above ridgetop height.
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 17th, 2023 4:00PM
