Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 26th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
You need snow for avalanches...Isolated features at higher elevations may hold enough snow to be above threshold for avalanches but early season hazards are more concerning.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
So far this season no avalanches have been reported on the Island. This should stay the same until we see another substantial snowfall.
Alpine climbers looking to extend their season might be the most likely candidates to encounter the limited avalanche hazard that currently exists.
Please consider filling out a MIN report if you are out in the backcountry.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface will likely become moist at all elevations and on all aspects.
Snowpack height at treeline currently ranges from less than 20 cm at Mt Arrowsmith to around 50 cm in Strathcona Park to 30 cm at Mt Cain.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly clear skies with the possibility of valley fog, no new precipitation expected, 5 to 15 km/h south ridgetop wind, freezing level around 2500 m.
Monday
Clear skies with no new precipitation expected, 5 to 15 km/h south ridgetop wind, freezing level around 3000 m.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud with no new precipitation expected, 5 to 15 km/h variable ridgetop wind, freezing level around 2000 m.
Wednesday
Clear skies with no new precipitation expected, 5 to 15 km/h variable ridgetop wind, freezing level around 1500 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- 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 27th, 2023 4:00PM
