Avalog
Register
Get forecast notifications
Create an account to receive email notifications when forecasts are published.
Register
Login
Archived

Avalanche Forecast

Nov 23rd, 2024–Nov 24th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: McGregor, North Rockies, Pine Pass, Sugarbowl, Tumbler.

Observations are limited and early-season hazards are abundant.

Take a conservative approach and keep in mind that cold temperatures increase the consequence of any accident or injury.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days, but field observations remain very limited.

If you head out in the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by posting to the Mountain Information Network! 🙏

Snowpack Summary

Light snowfall will accumulate atop wind-affected surfaces in open areas and up to 40 cm of settling snow in sheltered areas.

Below this, facets or surface hoar may overly a crust buried in early November.

At the north end of the forecast area, expect to find weak, sugary depth hoar close to the ground.

Treeline snowpack depths are around 100 cm.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with light snowfall, up to 5 cm of accumulation. 10 to 60 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud with light snowfall. 5 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Monday

Mostly sunny with isolated flurries. 15 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud with light flurries. 15 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Keep your guard up at all elevations. Wind slab formation has been extensive and could extend into openings below treeline.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Strong easterly winds have redistributed recent storm snow into stiff wind slabs in a reverse-loading pattern. Expect to find slabs at lower elevations and lower down on slopes than you might typically expect.

Aspects: North, South, South West, West, North West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2