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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 20th, 2023–Dec 21st, 2023
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Coquihalla, Manning, Skagit.

Use normal caution on slopes that hold enough snow to avalanche.

Travel with caution. Stumps, rocks, crusts, and heavy, grabby snow are likely bigger hazards than avalanches right now.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in this region.

If you do head into the backcountry please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

The snow surface is moist at treeline and below. In the alpine, you are likely to find a frozen surface crust.

The mid and lower snowpack is made up of a series of crusts and rounded grains. The snowpack is generally well consolidated.

Overall, the snow depth remains shallow, especially on south facing slopes. Early season hazards are just below the surface.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Cloudy. No new snow expected. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 1750 m.

Thursday

Cloudy. No new snow expected. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop wind. Freezing level around 1750 m.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. 5 to 10 cm of new snow expected, less in Manning Park. The storm will start with rain below 1750 m, but the freezing level will be at valley bottom by the end of the day. Moderate southwest ridgetop wind.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. 2-5 cm of snow expected. Light southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Even a small avalanche can be harmful if it pushes you into an obstacle or a terrain trap.
  • Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.