Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 21st, 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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Reactive wind slab may exist on leeward slopes. Cracking and whumpfing are signs of unstable snow.
Softer snow may be found at lower elevations in wind sheltered terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported from the region.
Strong winds and new snow may form fresh wind slabs at upper elevations.
Observations have been limited. Please consider sharing your observations through the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Stiff wind-affected snow covers most open and exposed areas. Pockets of soft snow may hide in sheltered lee features at upper elevations.
10 to 20 cm of snow sits above a firm, supportive crust.
The remainder of the snowpack has no layers of concern. Snowpack depths range from about 70 to 180 cm.
Weather Summary
Saturday night
Cloudy, with scattered flurries. 40 to 80 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C.
Sunday
Cloudy with snow 2 to 7 cm. 40 to 55 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Monday
New snow 5 to 10 cm. 45 gusting to 100 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Tuesday
Snow 5 to 15 cm. 30 to 85 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Periods of low danger may be a good time to increase your exposure.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Winds are forecast to shift southeasterly, fresh pockets may form in immediate lees.
Aspects: North, North East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 22nd, 2024 4:00PM
