Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 8th, 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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Watch for lingering pockets of wind slab in the alpine.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A natural avalanche cycle occurred last week as rain impacted the region. See this MIN for more details.
Looking forward, the main concern will be the potential for lingering wind slabs on lee features in the alpine. Check out this MIN for more details.
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Snowpack Summary
Above 1500 m, 10 to 30 cm of recent storm snow has been redistributed by strong southwest winds. Below this, a crust exists on or near the surface with moist snow below.
The remainder of the snowpack is dry, with small faceted crystals to ground.Â
Snow depths vary significantly, averaging around 70 to 130 cm at White Pass.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. 15 to 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Monday
Cloudy with upto 2 cm of snow. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent snowfall and wind have formed deposits of wind slab in lee areas in alpine.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 9th, 2024 4:00PM
