Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 23rd, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
RJ,
Avalanche Canada
Trace amounts of new snow sit on top of Tuesday's temperature crust and previous windslabs. Be wary of sloughing in steep terrain and triggering windslabs in lee or cross-loaded features.
Early Season Conditions persist, so travel with caution.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Summary
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://www.avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud.
Alpine temperature: High -1 °C.
Ridge wind light to 20 km/h.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud.
Alpine temperature: Low -8 °C, High -1 °C.
Ridge wind northwest: 10-30 km/h.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
- Ice climbers should be equipped with avalanche safety gear.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind event on Tuesday has likely created wind slabs in cross-loaded terrain and possibly into treeline where there is enough snow to slide.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 24th, 2023 4:00PM
