Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 12th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Avalanche Canada Parks Canada, Avalanche Canada

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There is good skiing to be had in sheltered areas at treeline. Wind slabs may still be reactive to skier triggering in exposed areas - watch for areas of stiff, wind affected snow and avoid steep lee features.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new natural avalanches have been observed in the park, however observations have been limited.

The local ski area has reported wind slab results up to size 2 with explosive control this week.

Weather Summary

Fri

Mix of sun and cloud, light to moderate NW winds. Alpine high of -5°C.

Sat

Mostly sunny, strong to extreme westerly winds. Alpine high of 0°C.

Sun

Cloudy with light snow, alpine high of -2°C. Light to moderate westerly winds.

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Terrain and Travel Advice

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

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 15th, 2024 4:00PM

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