Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 10th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported since before last weekend.
Looking forward, lingering pockets of wind slab at upper elevations will be the main concern.
Please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 25 cm of snow overlies a crust from rain last week. Strong wind will have scoured windward slopes and redistributed dry snow into small wind slabs.
The remainder of the snowpack is strong, with various hard layers and crusts.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Keep in mind a buried crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small, wind slabs may still be rider-triggerable in steep sheltered spots. Ride one at a time and consider whats below you.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 11th, 2024 4:00PM
