Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 9th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
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The snowpack has a weak base. Watch for lee or cross-loaded features where the slab sitting on top is stiffer and deeper. Ski lightly as hazards are just below the surface.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No field patrol has occurred since Wednesday. No avalanches were noted.
Snowpack Summary
Winds have redistributed snow and stripped many areas forming windslabs. The snow overlies a midpack weak layer composed of surface hoar and facets or a melt-freeze crust depending on aspect or elevation. The snowpack is 30-40cm in depth with a weak facetted base. A rain crust exists below 1800m.
Weather Summary
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://www.avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
The snow pack is very weak at the bottom from basal facets. Watch for areas of windloading where the slab sitting on top is stiffer and deeper.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 10th, 2023 4:00PM
