Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 7th, 2024 3:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Use caution as you travel into wind affected terrain and assess slopes for wind slab.

Data is very limited in this region.

Summary

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.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Recent snow and wind may have formed wind slab in exposed terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Dec 8th, 2024 3:00PM

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