Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
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While conditions are generally safe, watch for avalanches in extreme terrain or steep wind-loaded slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the last 7 days.
Please consider sharing any observations you have on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
A melt-freeze crust is expected on all slopes that saw the sun on Sunday and low-elevation shaded slopes.
In sheltered spots at treeline, 5 to 10 cm of snow may be sitting on large surface hoar crystals.
The most prominent of several melt-freeze crusts in the lower snowpack is 100 - 120 cm deep and decomposing.
Snowpack depth is around 100 to 140 cm at treeline and decreases rapidly below about 1500 m.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
Monday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 2700-3200 m.
TuesdaySunny. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.
WednesdayMostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 2700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Be proactive and assess the snowpack, as observations are very limited this time of year. Testing a small slope that's similar to a larger slope you want to ride is a good place to start.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Small wet loose avalanches may be possible on steep slopes, sheltered from the wind.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
