Avalanche forecast

Brazeau

Nov 20 – 21, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
No rating

Highlights

Recently formed wind slabs in alpine features remain our main concern.

Early Season Conditions persist, so travel with caution.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Snow and wind loading with gusting winds created a wind slab hazard. The team has limited snowpack observations yet tests show the base is weak and the new snow interface is uncertain. Remain vigilant for reactive and changing conditions.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No field patrol occurred on Sunday. Whumphing was reported in the Hilda ridge area on Saturday.

Tuesday

No field patrol occurred on Sunday. Whumphing was reported in the Hilda ridge area on Saturday.

Wednesday

No field patrol occurred on Sunday. Whumphing was reported in the Hilda ridge area on Saturday.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack is still generally very shallow with only 25-40cm at treeline. The alpine is heavily wind effected, with scoured windward slopes and ridges, and deposits up to a meter deep suspected in leeward features.

Tuesday

The snowpack is still generally very shallow with only 25-40cm at treeline. The alpine is heavily wind effected, with scoured windward slopes and ridges, and deposits up to a meter deep suspected in leeward features.

Wednesday

The snowpack is still generally very shallow with only 25-40cm at treeline. The alpine is heavily wind effected, with scoured windward slopes and ridges, and deposits up to a meter deep suspected in leeward features.

Weather Summary

Monday will bring sun and cloud, no new snow, and -8 °C. Tuesday will be isolated flurries, -7 °C, and Southwest winds 25-40 km/h. Wednesday will be similar to Tuesday.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.

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