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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 29th, 2023–Nov 30th, 2023
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Tread carefully.

backcountry travel is challenging with such minimal snow and hazards so close to the surface.

Check out our early season blog.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in the region yet this season. Please consider filling out a MIN report if you are out in the backcountry.

Snowpack Summary

A crust now exists on the surface at all elevations.

Snow coverage in the region is generally thin, patchy and showing lots of ground roughness. Average snowpack depths at treeline range from 20 to 60 cm and taper off rapidly below treeline.

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Increasing cloud throughout the night with low level fog, no new snow expected, southeast ridgetop wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -3°C.

Thursday

Cloudy with low level fog clearing in the morning, up to 3 cm of new snow, southeast ridgetop wind 10 to 25 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C.

Friday

Cloudy in the morning and clearing throughout the day, up to 15 cm of new snow expected by early morning, southeast ridgetop wind 25 to 40 km/h shifting to south 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C.

Saturday

Cloudy with  10 to 25 cm of new snow expected by early morning, west ridgetop wind 25 to 45 km/h, treeline temperature -1°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
  • Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
  • Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
  • Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.