Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 6th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
rgoddard,
Avalanche Canada
New snow brings moderate to strong winds.
Use terrain features to access the best riding and avoid the heavily loaded areas.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported, but observations are limited this time of year. Incoming new snow and wind are likely to change this over the next coming days. If you head out in the backcountry please support your community by submitting a MIN report!
Snowpack Summary
Relatively small amounts of new snow will be falling on the current snowpack over the next couple of days. Wind will accompany this snow and transport it onto a snowpack that has already been heavily wind-affected. Established stubborn wind slabs can be found on all aspects. Sustained cold temperatures have likely softened the snow surface in wind-sheltered terrain. Roughly 70 to 90 cm can be found at the treeline in White Pass and upwards of 100 cm may exist in wind-loaded areas. The lower snowpack consists of soft, sugary facets and a crust near ground level.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, 2 to 5 cm accumulation, winds southwest 40 km/h, -8 C at 1500 m.
Wednesday
Cloudy, 2 to 9 cm accumulation, winds southeast 35 km/h, -7 C at 1500 m.
Thursday
Cloudy, 3 to 6 cm accumulation, winds southeast 25 to 30 km/h, -9 C at 1500 m.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, trace accumulation, winds northerly 30 km/h, -13 C at 1500m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
- Use ridges or ribs to avoid areas of wind loaded snow.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Avoid freshly wind loaded terrain features.
Problems
Wind Slabs
New snow will begin to accumulate as it is accompanied with moderate to strong winds. Deposits will build on already present stubborn wind slabs.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 7th, 2022 4:00PM
