Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 28th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
kbakker,
Avalanche Canada
Watch for signs of instability as temperatures rise and solar radiation increases.
Avoid steep slopes and overhead hazard if you notice signs of warming.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
If you do head into the backcountry please consider submitting observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Around 5 to 10 cm of moist snow overlies 10 to 20 cm of consolidated snow. All of this shows a good bond to a hard melt-freeze crust that it overlies. Moderate wind has redistributed some of this snow, leaving the crust near the surface on wind-affected slopes and potentially deeper deposits in lee terrain features.
In north-facing terrain protected from the wind, you may find a buried layer of surface hoar approximately 20 cm deep, which shows some reactivity in snowpack tests.
Overall, the snow depth remains shallow, early season hazards are just below the surface.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Scattered clouds. Southwest alpine wind, 20-40 km/h. Treeline temperature +1 °C. Freezing level rising to 2200 m.
Friday
Mainly sunny with clouds building through the day. Southeast alpine wind 30 km/h. Treeline temperature +4°C. Freezing level rising to 2500 m.
Saturday
A mix of sun and cloud, with trace new snow. Southeast alpine winds, 15-25 km/h. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level falling 2600 m to 1700 m.
Sunday
Mix of sun and clouds with 5 cm new snow overnight. Southwesterly alpine winds, 10-20 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid steep slopes when air temperatures are warm, or solar radiation is strong.
- The more the snowpack warms-up and weakens, the more conservative you`ll want to be with your terrain selection.
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Problems
Loose Wet
Watch for snow becoming moist or wet on steep slopes.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 29th, 2023 4:00PM
