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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 26th, 2023–Nov 27th, 2023
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Early Season
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be early season
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Early Season
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be early season
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Early Season
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be early season

Regions: Brazeau, Cirrus-Wilson, Icefields.

The snowpack is generally shallow but avalanches are still possible. Watch for a slab sitting over the weak base of facets.

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://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).

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2