Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible - Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Recent snow and wind may have formed wind slab in exposed terrain.
Avalanche forecast
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Dec 7 – 8, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Use caution as you travel into wind affected terrain and assess slopes for wind slab.
Data is very limited in this region.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in this region.
Please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report if you are headed out.
Snowpack Summary
Storm snow from Friday and Saturday may have formed wind slab on north and east aspects.
The lower snowpack contains a crust from early-November, possibly with weak facets around it. Its distribution and reactivity are uncertain.
Data is very limited in this region.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
A mix of clear skies and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 15 to 35 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.
Monday
Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud with no snow expected. 35 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.