Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 23rd, 2024 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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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.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the past few days, but field observations remain very limited.
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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.
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 24th, 2024 4:00PM
