Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 2nd, 2023 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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Avalanche Canada
The best conditions will be found in terrain that has not been affected by wind. Stick to areas where snow does not feel slabby and dense.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
On Tuesday, a size 1 storm slab avalanche was triggered by skiers on Feather Peak, just west of the forecast region. Details can be found in this report.
Early season observations are limited. Please post any pictures or information to the MIN.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack remains shallow at lower elevations with open creeks, exposed rocks, and other early-season hazards.
However, reports suggest that much more snow has accumulated in alpine terrain during the recent warm stormy weather. A crust is buried anywhere from 0 - 50 cm depending on your location's wind exposure and elevation. A thick crust has been reported near the base of the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
A trace of snow is possible. Northerly winds 5 - 15 km/h.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of snowfall possible. Alpine winds are southeast 15 - 40 km/h, treeline temperature -12 °C.
Monday
Cloudy with light snow beginning early in the morning, delivering around 5 cm over the day and another 5 - 10 cm overnight. Treeline temperatures remain near -11°C. Southeast winds 40 km/h.
Tuesday
Cloudy with 5 - 15 cm of snow over the day. Treeline temperatures reach -8 °C. Winds increase from the southeast, 60 - 80 km/hr.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
- Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for pockets of wind slab in leeward terrain features, such as ridge tops, alpine bowls and gullies.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 3rd, 2023 4:00PM
