Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 26th, 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
Early season conditions prevail but avalanche hazard exists -- assess for wind slabs in lee terrain features.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No avalanche activity has been reported. Please consider sharing any observations you may have via the Mountain Information Network to help us and fellow recreationists.
Snowpack Summary
A thin snowpack exists in most areas, with 50 cm found at White Pass. Upwards of 100 cm may be found in wind-loaded areas. Wind slabs may be found in lee terrain features in the alpine from 10 cm of recent snow and southwest wind.
The thin early-season coverage means many other hazards exist, such as exposed and thinly buried rocks, buried logs, open creeks, and weak lake ice.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with no precipitation, 20 km/h north wind, treeline temperature -12 C.
Sunday
Mix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation, 20 km/h north wind, treeline temperature -15 C.
MondayMix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation, 20 km/h north wind, treeline temperature -17 C.
TuesdayMix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation, 20 km/h north wind, treeline temperature -22 C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs may be found in lee terrain features from recent snow and southwest wind. Also assess for slab development in sheltered terrain, although a cooling trend may slow this process.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 27th, 2022 4:00PM
