Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 3rd, 2022 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry and Wind Slabs.
Dvonk,
Avalanche Canada
Lots of wind moving snow around and loose dry activity on the rocky faces observed today. Continue to travel cautiously as the snowpack is weak and faceted at this time.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A couple size 2 windslab avalanches were observed along the spray today.
One of which was off repeater slope (lookers right when in the Tryst lakes exit gully) this came across the whole feature. This started from steep crossloaded terrain above.
Lots of loose dry activity poring off the steepest alpine faces.
Snowpack Summary
5-8cm of new snow over the past few days has done little to change the overall avalanche danger. Winds were much stronger today from the NW and has helped build new windslabs.
The cold temps are only making the weak base weaker. Unfortunately this will likely remain with us for the season....
The new snow is likely to sluff easily in steeper terrain. This is of particular importance to ice climbers who are often in steep gullies.
Weather Summary
Sunday we will contuine to see a warming trend to a high of -5. Scattered sun and no precip expected. Light easterly winds.Monday
Possibility for 7cm of snow and cooler temps once again. -14 as a day time high. West winds will hit 40km/h
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Ice climbers should be equipped with avalanche safety gear.
- Loose avalanches may start small but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
- Winter conditions may exist in gullies, alpine bowls, and around ridgelines.
Problems
Loose Dry
Loose dry avalanches within the upper snowpack in steep terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs are expected in terrain along ridgelines and in gullied areas. Feel for that drummy or hollow snowpack under your feet. This is an indication of a windslab.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 4th, 2022 4:00PM
