Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 25th, 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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Watch for wind slabs on a variety of aspects as the wind direction changes to northwest in the next few days.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There no reports of avalanche activity on Monday.
There were reports of a few explosives triggered size 2 storm and wind slab avalanches on northerly aspects in the alpine on Saturday and Sunday.
Snowpack Summary
Last week's snowfall has been redistributed into alpine and treeline lee terrain. The snowpack is generally consolidated and bonding well.
Various melt-freeze crusts can be found in the lower half of the snowpack, which are likely not concerning avalanche layers.
The snowpack is around 120 to 150 cm at treeline and decreases rapidly at lower elevations.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Scattered clouds. 5-15 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level 300-500 m.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 25 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 500-700 m.
Wednesday
Mix of sun and cloud. 20-30 km/h west and northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. 25-50 km/h west and west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Fresh wind slabs are most likely to be found on west and northwest facing terrain. Watch for wind slabs on a variety of aspects as the wind direction switches to northwest in the next few days.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 26th, 2024 4:00PM
