Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 28th, 2023 4:00PM

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

lbaker, Avalanche Canada

The primary hazard is the shallow snowpack with numerous obstacles just below the surface.

Read the new Forecaster's Blog for more on the early-season snowpack.

Summary

Moderate

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region. If you do venture into the snow let us know what you find by submitting a MIN report.

In sheltered areas at higher elevations, pockets of wind-loaded snow sit atop a weak, faceted lower snowpack. Exposed areas have been wind scoured.

At treeline, the height of snow ranges from 50 to 70 cm. As you descend to lower elevations, snow depths decrease significantly.

The snowpack at all elevations is very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the snow surface.

Data is very limited at this time. If you are recreating in the mountains please consider submitting a MIN report.

Tuesday Night

Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace precipitation, southwest alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.

Wednesday

Sunny with no precipitation, northwest alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -8 °C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation, southeast alpine winds 10 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.

Friday

Mainly sunny, no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20-40 km/h, treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
Winter conditions may exist in gullies, alpine bowls, and around ridgelines.
Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.

Valid until: Nov 29th, 2023 4:00PM