Avalanche forecast

Northwest Coastal

Dec 11 – 12, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Low danger doesn't mean no avalanches. One at a time, watch your partner, and submit a Mountain Info Report!

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small, wind slabs may still be rider-triggerable in steep sheltered spots. Ride one at a time and consider whats below you.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported since before last weekend.

Looking forward, lingering pockets of wind slab at upper elevations will be the main concern.

Please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 25 cm of snow overlies a crust from rain last week. Strong wind will have scoured windward slopes and redistributed dry snow into small wind slabs.

The remainder of the snowpack is strong, with various hard layers and crusts.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature around 0 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.

Thursday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Keep in mind a buried crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.
  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.

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