Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 29th, 2023 4:00PM

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

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Beware of the numerous hazards lurking just below the surface.

Exercise caution around wind-loaded, alpine features where the greatest risk of avalanches exists.

Summary

Low

No recent avalanches have been reported.

If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.

Up to 30 cm of recent snow has buried a widespread crust, that varies in thickness and strength.

The mid and lower snowpack appears to be well-bonded, but field observations have been limited early in the season.

The height of snow at treeline is roughly 50 to 100 cm, and decreases drastically at lower elevations.

Wednesday Night

Cloudy with isolated flurries, southwest alpine wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -4 Â°C.

Thursday

Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm, south alpine wind 30 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 Â°C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with no precipitation, south alpine wind 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -7 Â°C.

Saturday

Cloudy with up to 10 cm, west alpine wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -5 Â°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.

Recent snow and wind have likely formed fresh wind slabs in leeward features, such as ridgecrests, bowls and gullies.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Unlikely - Possible

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