Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 2nd, 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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Use caution when navigating steep, wind-affected terrain.
Field data is limited; We'd love to see your MIN reports if you are out in the mountains!
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No human-triggered avalanches have been reported in the past week. Explosives have triggered several size 1 to 2 slabs, mostly on south and southwest aspects. Old storm snow is generally well-bonded, except possibly in areas with recent wind loading.
Snowpack Summary
Last week's 40 to 70 cm of snow remains soft in sheltered areas but has been redistributed by wind in exposed terrain.
The snowpack is generally strong, with some buried surface hoar 60 to 80 cm deep and crusts near the ground showing no recent avalanche activity.
Treeline snow depths range from 100 to 150 cm.
Weather Summary
Monday Night
Mainly clear. 10 to 15 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C
Tuesday
Mainly clear. 5 to 10 km/h southwest ridge top winds. Treeline temperature 1 °C.
Wednesday
Mainly clear. 10 to 15 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 25 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature 1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent westerly winds may have formed wind slabs along ridgelines and in exposed terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 3rd, 2024 4:00PM
