Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 27th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
lbaker,
Avalanche Canada
Assess local conditions, especially in the early season with limited observations.
The primary hazard continues to be a shallow snowpack with numerous obstacles just below the surface.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported. Information from the field is limited at this time of year. If you are recreating in the mountains please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is generally very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the snow surface.
At higher elevations, pockets of deeper, wind-loaded snow may sit atop a weak, facetted basal snowpack. Exposed areas in the alpine are heavily wind scouring.
At treeline, the height of snow ranges from approximately 50 to 80 cm. As you descend to lower elevations, snow depths decrease significantly.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Clear skies, no precipitation, southwest ridge wind 20 km/h, treeline temperature -3 C.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with cloudy periods, no precipitation, southwest alpine wind 10 km/h, treeline temperature -6 C.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy and isolated flurries, trace precipitation, northwest alpine wind 10 km/h, treeline temperature -7 C.
Thursday
Partly cloudy and isolated flurries, trace precipitation, southeast alpine wind 10 km/h, treeline temperature -6 C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Winter conditions may exist in gullies, alpine bowls, and around ridgelines.
- If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).
Problems
Wind Slabs
Pockets of wind-loaded snow may sit atop a weak, facetted snowpack in lees. You may be drawn to these areas as they will likely have the most snow. Investigate the bond between wind slabs and underlying surfaces before committing.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 28th, 2023 4:00PM
