Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 13th, 2021 1:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
JSmith,
Avalanche Canada
Forecast snow and wind overnight on Monday are expected to form fresh storm slabs reactive to human triggers, especially in wind-affected terrain.
Make conservative terrain choices, and use small slopes, with low consequence to test the bond of the new snow.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.
Weather Forecast
MONDAY NIGHT: Snow, 15-25 cm / Strong, southeasterly winds / Low of -2 C / Freezing level 500 m.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with flurries; 0-3 cm / Moderate, southeasterly winds / High of 0 C / Freezing level 600 m.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy / Light, westerly winds / High of 1 C / Freezing level 700 m.
THURSDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light, northwesterly winds / High of 1 C / Freezing level 600 m.
Avalanche Summary
Forecast 15-25 cm of snow and strong southeasterly winds overnight Monday are expected to form fresh storm slabs reactive to human triggers, especially in wind-affected terrain.
Snowpack Summary
Forecast 15-25 cm of snow and strong southeasterly winds overnight Monday are expected to form fresh storm slabs reactive to human triggers, especially in wind-affected terrain.
Below the early December crust layers, the snowpack is generally well-settled and strong.Â
Terrain and Travel
- Storm snow and wind is forming touchy slabs. Use caution in lee areas in the alpine and treeline.
- Avoid freshly wind loaded features, especially near ridge crests, roll-overs and in steep terrain.
- Shooting cracks, whumphs and recent avalanches are strong indicators of an unstable snowpack.
- Use small low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
- Avoid terrain traps where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Forecast 15-25 cm of snow and strong southeasterly winds overnight Monday are expected to form fresh storm slabs reactive to human triggers, especially in wind-affected terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 14th, 2021 1:00PM
