Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 3rd, 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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Avalanche Canada
Thin wind slabs may be found on lee features in the alpine.
Before committing to your line, consider the consequence of any fall. Barely buried early season hazards remain.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
If you head into the backcountry by any method of travel, please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Freezing levels vary widely across this forecast area, so expect a mix of wet snow, frozen crusts, and dry snow on the surface, depending on elevation.
In general: 10-15 cm of settling snow may be found over a frozen crust, which overlies 15-25 cm of moist snow. This shows a good bond to the well-settled snowpack, containing several melt-freeze crusts.
Overall, treeline snowpack depths are shallow, between 70 and 120 cm, and early-season hazards are prevalent at 1400 m and below.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Cloudy. 3-7 cm of snow above 1000 m. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline low around -4 °C.
Thursday
Cloudy. 2-5 cm of snow expected above 800 m. Moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -4 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 5-10 cm of snow expected above 750 m. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -6 °C.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. 10-15 cm of snow expected above 300 m. Moderate southwest through northwest wind. Treeline temperature around -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
- Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small, rider triggerable wind slabs may linger in steep terrain below alpine ridgetops and in cross loaded gullies.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 4th, 2024 4:00PM
