Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 17th, 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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Light snowfall and wind blowing from the west will make wind slabs the main concern.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Several natural wind slab avalanches to size 2 were reported Sunday and Monday in the alpine and tree line in the Pine Pass area and in the MacGregors. There was a size 1 human triggered wind slab avalanche reported on Sunday in the Pine Pass 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
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with scattered flurries, accumulation 1 to 4 cm. 20 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Wednesday
Cloudy with flurries, accumulation 3 to 7 cm. 30 to 50 km/h west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy with sunny breaks. 35 to 55 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Friday
Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries. 30 to 60 km/h west and southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -5 °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 18th, 2024 4:00PM
