Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 10th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Watch for lingering pockets of wind slab in the alpine.

Summary

Moderate

No new avalanches have been reported since Saturday.

Looking forward, the main concern will be the potential for small wind slabs on lee features in the alpine. Check out this MIN for more details.

Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.

Above 1500 m, 10 to 30 cm of soft snow has been redistributed by strong southwest wind. Below 1500 m, there is a crust on the surface.

The remainder of the snowpack is dry, with small faceted crystals down to the ground.Â

Snow depths vary significantly, between 70 to 130 cm around the White Pass.

Tuesday Night

Cloudy. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 Â°C.

Wednesday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 Â°C.

Thursday

Cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 Â°C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 Â°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.
Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.

Watch for wind-loaded pockets on steep slopes in the alpine. Low danger doesn't mean no avalanches.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Unlikely

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Dec 11th, 2024 4:00PM