Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 2nd, 2024 2:15PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
Mikey,
Avalanche Canada
Wind slabs will continue to develop on Tuesday. Use caution when entering lee and cross-loaded terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed today.
Snowpack Summary
Wind slabs are present in the Alpine and you could see some wind transport on Tuesday with the strong NW winds. Be especially aware on lee features and cross loaded slopes. The height of snow varies from 40cm of facets to 70cm of more consolidated snow. Early season hazards are all over the place at all elevations. The October crust is close to the ground and has started to break down with facets just above it. This is our layer of concern and would provide a good sliding layer if triggered at the right spot.
Weather Summary
Tuesday will start off cool at -14c and warm up to -3c. Skies will be mostly sunny with some cloud. The winds are forecast to be strong from the NW.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Be on the lookout for these when transitioning into the alpine.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
This slab is sitting on the October crust which has facets above it and provides a good sliding surface. It is more reactive on N and E aspects.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 3rd, 2024 3:00PM
