Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 24th, 2023 4:00PM

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

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The snowpack is shallow with many hazards on or near the surface.

Small pockets of wind slab over facets could be found near ridge crests.

Summary

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported. There are very few field observations coming from this forecast area. Remember that a lack of avalanche reports does not necessarily mean a lack of avalanche activity.

If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

Check out this great MIN report from Core Lodge.

The snowpack is shallow, faceted and highly wind-effected. Expect scouring on windward slopes and isolated pockets of deep wind slab over facets near ridge crests on leeward slopes. A crust has formed on the surface below treeline.

Several crusts exist in the mid pack. Isolated pockets of buried surface hoar could be found in sheltered terrain.

Average snowpack depths at treeline are highly variable (20 to 70 cm). Many hazards are on or just below the surface.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Clear periods with no new snow. South alpine wind, 30 to 60 km/h. Treeline temperature -6°C.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud, no new snow. South alpine wind, 40 to 70 km/h. Treeline temperature reach a high of -1 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy with light snowfall, trace accumulation. South alpine wind, 60 to 100 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

Wednesday

Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. South alpine wind, 25 to 50 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
  • Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Isolated slopes near ridge crests could have wind slab sitting over a weak faceted base.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Dec 25th, 2023 4:00PM

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