Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 16th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Look for areas to ride where the surface snow is powdery.Avoid areas where the surface snow feels stiff and board-like, that is where wind slab avalanches could happen.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Natural wind slab avalanches have been reported to size 2 as well as a size 1 human triggered avalanche. Avalanches were in the alpine and treeline in the powder king area.
Data is very limited in this region. Please submit your MIN (Mountain Information Network)
Snowpack Summary
15 to 30 cm fresh snow accumulated over the weekend. At upper elevations, wind has redistributed snow to lee features.
The recent snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. There are no deeper layers of concern.
Data is very limited in this region.
Weather Summary
Monday night
Mostly cloudy. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with sunny breaks. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Flurries, 5 cm. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for deeper and more reactive deposits of fresh snow around ridges and in lee features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 17th, 2024 4:00PM
