Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 29th, 2023 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

lbaker, Avalanche Canada

The primary hazard is the shallow snowpack with numerous obstacles just below the surface.

Read the new Forecaster's Blog for more on the early-season snowpack.

Summary

Moderate

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region. If you do venture into the snow let us know what you find by submitting a MIN report.

In the alpine pockets of wind-loaded snow sit atop a weak, faceted lower snowpack.

At treeline, the height of snow ranges from 50 to 90 cm. As you descend to lower elevations, snow depths decrease significantly.

The snowpack at all elevations is very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the snow surface.

Data is very limited at this time. If you are recreating in the mountains please consider submitting a MIN report.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, no precipitation, southeast alpine wind 10 km/h, treeline temperature -8 C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud, no precipitation, southeast alpine wind 10-20 km/h, treeline temperature -6 C.

Friday

Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, southeast alpine wind 10-30 km/h, treeline temperature -6 C.

Saturday

Cloudy with scattered flurries, 2-5 accumulation, southwest alpine wind 10-30 km/h, treeline temperature -5 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.

Valid until: Nov 30th, 2023 4:00PM