Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Travel with caution around steep wind-affected slopes.
Field data is limited; We'd love to see your MIN reports if you are out in the mountains!
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Small wind slabs (size 1) have been triggered with ski cutting and explosives in the past few days.
Snowpack Summary
Last week's 40 to 60 cm of snow remains soft in sheltered areas, but may have formed reactive slabs in wind-affected terrain. A crust exists near the ground, with total snow depths of 100 to 150 cm at treeline.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mainly clear. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C, with an above-freezing layer developing between 2200 m to 3000 m.
Monday
Mainly clear. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top winds. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind from the west may have formed wind slabs along ridgelines and in exposed terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
