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Avalanche Forecast

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

Regions: East Island, North Island, South Island, Vancouver Island, West Island.

Choose low consequence slopes in areas where the snowpack is above threshold for avalanches.

Storm slabs are likely still rider triggerable.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche observations have been reported yet this season.

Please consider filling out a MIN if you are out in the mountains.

Snowpack Summary

Storm snow continues to accumulate in the mountains. This recent snow has been accompanied by strong south easterly winds likely forming larger slabs on north and west aspects.

Various hard surfaces, including crusts or previously wind-affected snow, may exist below the recent storm snow.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with up to 30 cm of new snow, greatest accumulation expected on the west side of the Island. 15 to 40  km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

Sunday

Cloudy with up to 15 cm of new snow. 20 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Monday

Cloudy clearing to a mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of new snow. 5 to 15 km/h variable ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid avalanche terrain during periods of heavy snowfall.
  • Continue to make conservative terrain choices while the storm snow settles and stabilizes.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm slabs will be largest and most reactive on north and west aspects in the alpine.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1.5 - 3