Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 18th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
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Back off steep slopes when the snow surface feels wet. Wet loose avalanches are possible due to sustained high freezing levels.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.
If you do head into the backcountry please submit any observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
The snow surface is moist at all elevations.
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
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of mixed precipitation expected, southeast alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, temperature inversion, alpine temperature 3°C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of mixed precipitation expected, southeast alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, freezing level around 2400 m.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with trace amounts of mixed precipitation expected, south alpine wind 10 to 30 km/h, freezing level around 2000 m.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud with no new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 25 to 40 km/h, freezing level around 2200 m.
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.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
Problems
Loose Wet
Wet loose avalanches are possible at treeline and above due to a sustained above freezing layer.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 19th, 2023 4:00PM
