Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 22nd, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
mconlan,
Avalanche Canada
Assess for wind slabs in steep terrain prior to committing.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches were reported on Wednesday. Riders triggered a few small (size 1) avalanches in wind-exposed terrain on Tuesday.
Please consider submitting a MIN report if you head into the backcountry.
Snowpack Summary
Southwest wind and small amounts of new snow may form isolated pockets of wind slab in steep terrain features. Soft snow prevails in sheltered terrain. The snowpack is faceted, with roughly 100 cm found at treeline.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 1 to 3 cm, 20 km/h south wind, treeline temperature -17 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, 20 to 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -15 °C.
SaturdayCloudy with snowfall, accumulation 5 to 10 cm, 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -5 °C.
SundayMix of sun and cloud with isolated snowfall, accumulation 1 to 3 cm, 20 to 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -3 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Pockets of wind slab may be found in steep terrain near ridges from southwest wind and a bit of new snow.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 23rd, 2022 4:00PM
