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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 30th, 2023–Dec 1st, 2023
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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
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: Kakwa, McGregor, North Rockies, Pine Pass, Renshaw, Robson, Sugarbowl.

Beware of early-season hazards lurking below the snow.

Wind-loaded slopes hold the most snow but may also contain reactive wind slabs.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new or recent avalanches have been reported in our region.

Please continue to submit MIN reports and support your backcountry community.

Snowpack Summary

Unconsolidated snow, 15 to 30 cm, overlies a series of crusts in most areas. In exposed areas, it covers old wind slab.

At treeline, the height of snow ranges from approximately 50 to 90 cm. Below this elevation, snow height decreases drastically.

The snowpack at all elevations is very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the surface.

Read the new Forecaster's Blog for more on the early-season snowpack.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Increasing cloud cover, no precipitation, alpine winds southwest 10 to 15 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.

Friday

Cloudy with some sunny periods, trace accumulation, alpine winds southwest 15 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, 2 to 8 cm accumulation, alpine winds southwest 25 to 45 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.

Sunday

Cloudy, 10 to 15 cm accumulation, alpine winds southwest 20 km/h gusting to 70, treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
  • Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Watch for patches of soft wind slab in exposed lees. Investigate the bond between wind slabs and underlying surfaces before committing.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2