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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 27th, 2022–Nov 28th, 2022
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
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

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

Assess conditions as you travel - any fresh snow is likely hiding early-season hazards.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Observations are limited at this time of year. No new avalanches have been reported or observed. If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN report!

Snowpack Summary

A dusting of 5-15 cm snow came in late Saturday adding to a building winter snowpack. Depths at upper elevations snowpack grow to 80 cm, where snow begins to cover surface roughness. Below treeline is below the threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

Sunday night

Cloudy, clearing overnight. Moderate north wind, treeline temperatures dropping to -10 C, and freezing level valley bottom.

Monday

Sunny and cold. Moderate north wind. Treeline high temperature around -4 C. Freezing level 300 m.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud. Increasing southwest wind. Treeline temperature around -4 C.

Wednesday

Incoming precipitation and wind, 15-30 mm, strong south wind, treeline temperatures rising to -2 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • Exercise caution on steep, unsupported slopes.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

At the highest elevations, you may find reactive pockets of wind-affected snow.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5