Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 1st, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
While the likelihood of triggering avalanches may be decreasing, the consequences if you do remain very high.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported in the region.
Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Roughly 40 to 60 cm of new snow continues to settle and bond over a weak layer buried just before Christmas. This layer consists of sugary faceted grains and/or small surface hoar.
The mid and lower snowpack generally remains weak and facetted, with a number of weak layers present. A layer of particular concern that was buried in November, consists of weak facets, surface hoar, and/or a thin crust, and is roughly 100 to 150 cm down from the surface.
Snowpack depths are roughly 150 to 175 cm at treeline.
Weather Summary
Sunday night
Mainly cloudy, with no precipitation. Light southwest winds. -5 to -10 C at treeline.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation. Light to moderate southwest winds. -5 to -10 C at treeline.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation. Light to moderate southerly winds. -5 C at treeline.
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy, with no precipitation. Moderate to strong southerly winds. -5 to -10 C at treeline.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Keep in mind that human triggering potential persists as natural avalanching tapers off.
- Be especially cautious near rock outcroppings, on steep convexities and anywhere the snowpack feels thinner than average.
- Choose simple, low-angle, well supported terrain without convexities.
Problems
Persistent Slabs
The mid and lower snowpack remain largely weak and facetted, with a number of weak persistent layers. Use extra caution where the snowpack varies from thick to thin, near rock outcrops and convexities. Larger-than-expected avalanches are possible due to the likelihood of avalanches stepping down to deeper weak layers.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 2nd, 2023 4:00PM
