Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 2nd, 2021 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Crampons or microspikes could be an important part of your safety kit on Friday. Avalanche activity is unlikely.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
Thursday night: Mainly clear. Light northwest winds.
Friday: A mix of sun and cloud, increasing cloud by evening. Light northwest winds. Treeline high temperatures around -5.
Saturday: Cloudy with isolated flurries. Light to moderate northwest winds, increasing over the day. Treeline high temperatures around -5.
Sunday: Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, increasing overnight. Light northwest winds. Treeline high temperatures around -4.
Avalanche Summary
Recent heavy rain followed by a solid refreeze has effectively eliminated avalanche concerns in the region.
Snowpack Summary
A dusting of new snow may exist in the alpine, however heavy rain recently affected the snowpack at all elevations. Strong surface crusts now exist at all elevations and have effectively locked the snowpack in place underneath any skiff of new snow.
Recent indications of our region's existing (but eroding) snowpack suggested alpine snowpack depths around 150 cm, with depth tapering dramatically with elevation to about 30-60 cm at treeline. Snow cover is thin and below threshold for avalanches below about 1300 metres.
Terrain and Travel
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
Valid until: Dec 3rd, 2021 4:00PM
