Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 16th, 2022 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold.

Avalanche Canada GS, Avalanche Canada

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Early season conditions are present with a thin snowpack, lots of variability in snow depth, and plenty of lurking hazards to hit. The cold weather will be a hazard over the next few days. Be prepared to stay warm if an accident occurs.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported.

Snowpack Summary

Wind effect exists in the alpine and into treeline. The thin snowpack is quickly facetting with the cool temperatures and surface hoar growth is occurring. 50-80 cm of total snow at treeline throughout the region, with up to 120 cm in loaded alpine features. Below treeline, the snowpack is generally below the threshold for avalanches.

Weather Summary

An arctic front passed through the region on Wednesday leaving a trace of new snow behind. In its wake, expect clear, calm and cold temperatures for a few days with lows below -20 and gradual warming towards the weekend.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Valid until: Nov 17th, 2022 4:00PM