Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 26th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeThe snowpack is generally shallow but avalanches are still possible. Watch for a slab sitting over the weak base of facets.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed Saturday and visibility was excellent. No patrol Sunday.
Snowpack Summary
Wind has scoured exposed areas at tree line and above. Wind loaded locations have between 25-45cm of snow sitting over a faceted base. In general, the snowpack is shallow but the structure fits the definition for Deep Persistent Slab.
Surface hoar up to 10mm has grown in recent cold temperatures.
Weather Summary
The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://www.avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
A ridge of high pressure continues to maintain dry conditions.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 27th, 2023 4:00PM